Lesson OverviewIn this lesson, we introduce asthma, COPD and other respiratory issues, and explore root causes and successful evidence-based therapies.
Objective
Be familiar with asthma, COPD, and other respiratory issues, and considerations for addressing root causes and supporting people with these conditions.
Description
Define and describe asthma, including symptoms and what happens in the bronchial tubes. Provide a list of verifiable root causes for asthma. Note that severe asthma attacks require immediate attention. Discuss therapies for asthma, including ways to limit toxins and irritants, optimize nutrient levels, and reduce inflammation. Define and discuss COPD and emphysema. Define and differentiate bronchitis and pneumonia. Cite research on yoga’s impact on asthma, COPD, and other respiratory issues. Provide yoga techniques for consideration with students experiencing asthma or other respiratory conditions. Discuss asthma drugs and evidence of harm.
Vocabulary
asthma, bronchi / bronchial tubes / bronchus, bronchitis, bronchospasm, COPD, emphysema, mucous membrane / mucosa, mucus, pneumonia, pulmonary, rhinitis, wheezing
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