Asthma Tutorial

Visit this Web site to learn what asthma is, why asthma attacks occur, and how doctors treat the condition. Be sure to click the photographs of the children to hear them talk about asthma.

		Questions What does an asthma attack feel like? How do changes in the lungs cause an asthma attack? What is a bronchodilator?

Brain Pop: Asthma

Brain Pop: Respiration

Tim and Moby are your hosts at Brain Pop. Play their cartoon movies on asthma and on respiration. Then, click Bob the ex-Lab Rat for an experiment to try with an adult.

		Questions Name four things that can trigger an asthma attack. How do inhalers help relieve an asthma attack? Can people with asthma play sports?

Jill's Asthma Story

Find out more about from the personal story of a girl who has asthma and has learned how to live—and play—without it slowing her down!