Teen Health Course 2

Chapter 14: Noncommunicable Diseases

Student Web Activities - Teacher Content

Lesson 1

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The best tool for controlling asthma is an asthma action plan from a doctor.

The Green zone is the safety zone; the Yellow zone is the caution zone; and the Red zone is the danger zone.

Red zone symptoms mean the teen needs to go to the emergency room, or call 911.

Shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, coughing more than a week, at night or after exercise, or a cold that lasts for more than 10 days and goes into your chest.

Dust, pollen, and pet dander can trigger asthma attacks.

Additional Resources for Teachers

The sites below provide additional information on the causes and treatment of asthma. It might be interesting to explore the broader topic of allergies or talk about how and why sports can benefit teens with asthma.

American Academy of Allergy and Asthma Immunology: http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/asthmatriggersandmgmt.stm
American Lung Association: http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22881
Kids Health – Asthma and sports: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/asthma_sports.html

Lesson 2

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There are none.

Diet, weight, and physical activity

Age, gender, and heredity

Having a high LDL level; having heart disease or diabetes, and a combination of other factors: cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, low HDL, family history of heart disease, and age may increase the risk of heart disease. Obesity and physical inactivity should also be considered.

Yes, lifestyle changes are still an important part of treatment.

Additional Links to Explore:

Use the links below to gather additional information on the activity topic. When appropriate, have students extend their research to include important concepts contained in these Web sites.