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Chose true or false, then check you answers below:

True	False
		1. Smoking is the most common cause of COPD.
		2. COPD kills over 100,000 Americans annually.
		3. Second hand smoke has been shown to be a cause of asthma.
		4. It is safe to chew tobacco.
		5. If someone is diagnosed with asthma at a young age, they will generally grow out of it.
		6. When someone is having problems with their asthma, they should be encouraged to lie down and relax..
		7. If you are diagnosed with asthma, you should have a rescue inhaler with you at all times.
		8. People with asthma should not exercise or participate in strenuous physical activities.
		9. There are 100 chemicals in tobacco smoke.
		10. Tobacco cessation counseling helps you break the "habit" part of smoking
		11. Most people are successful quitting the first time they try.
		12. Small particle air pollution can be dangerous to the health of an unborn child or people with lung disease.
		13. Children who learn dangers of tobacco at a young age are better equipped to be non-smokers as adults.

Answers:

1.True
While occupational dusts and chemicals can cause COPD, smoking, is, by far, the most important risk factor.

2. True
COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.

3. True
A Columbia University study showed that exposure to “dirty air” before and just after birth was a high indicator for asthma.

4. True
If you quit smoking, you could save thousands of dollars in a lifetime.

5. False
The scientific evidence is strong that the use of smokeless tobacco can cause cancer in humans

6. False
People do not “grow out” of asthma. The symptoms and complications may decrease with age and better management, however airway sensitivity can always remain with those who have been diagnosed with asthma.

7. False
During an asthma flare, encouragement should be given to take rescue medication, seek medical assistance, and relax in an upright position. Lying down increases pressure on the diaphragm and makes it more difficult to breathe.

8. True
In addition to taking daily controller medicines, as prescribed, people with asthma should always have a rescue inhaler available and accessible to them in the event of an asthma episode. Rescue inhalers immediately relax airway muscles and allow air movement through the lungs.

9. False
People with asthma should exercise regularly and can participate in any physical activities they desire. Asthma can be controlled and should not limit a person’s life or daily activities.

10. False
There are 4,000 chemicals

11. False
Only about 3-5% of smokers are able to quit without some type of assistance.

12. True
Having someone to support your efforts to quit can be very helpful.

13. False
The average amount of times to successfully quit is 6-9 times

14. True
Studies show that when air pollution levels are high, pregnant women and people with lung health disease should remain indoors as much as possible and avoid heavy exercise outdoors. Babies exposed in the womb to small particle pollution can develop asthma and people with lung health disease can do further damage to their lungs.

15. True
Studies show that when young children learn the dangers of smoking and understand how to “say no” to their peers, they are better prepared as young adults not to begin “bad habits” that can affect their future health and well being.

To learn more about how lung health disease affects central Ohio residents and our services to prevent and manage lung health disease, please visit our Breathing Association program pages.