What’s Your Asthma Personality? Take This Quiz to Find Out!
The Next Breath Editorial Team
April 2020
UNDERSTANDING SEVERE ASTHMA
TIPS & RESOURCES
Everyone’s asthma is unique, but people can have similar experiences. Take this 5-question quiz to find out your “asthma personality” and resources to explore today.
People with asthma each have a unique way of dealing with their disease and managing its impact.1 Take this short quiz to help you identify which “asthma personality” most fits your experience. You’ll also receive recommended resources, based on your answers, to help you take the next step towards better asthma control.
Take the Asthma Personality Quiz
*Note: This educational activity is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and any information provided should not be used to diagnose a health problem or disease. Please consult with your healthcare provider on any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
References:
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- 2. Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention. 2019. Available at: https://ginasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/GINA-2019-main-report-June-2019-wms.pdf. Last accessed: March 2020.
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- 4. Asthma UK. Food as an asthma trigger. 2018. Available at: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/food/. Last accessed: March 2020.
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Question 1: What’s your idea of a perfect day out?
Something active like swimming or playing a team sport – asthma allowing, of course!
Hosting a bake sale to raise asthma awareness and chatting about my own experience.
Going for a nice long walk in the woods without worrying about the pollen levels.
Fully engaging in a day of family activities.
Question 2: As a result of your asthma, which of the following burdens do you relate to most?
Having to say ‘no’ to a fun night out with friends.
Waking up multiple times during the night and still having to power through the day.
Worrying about going outside because of potential asthma triggers.
Not being able to support a loved one in need due to how I am feeling physically.
Question 3: Your asthma symptoms are spiking, and you are unable to attend the event you were planning to go to. Which event are you most likely missing?
A friend’s birthday BBQ.
The summer fun run for your local asthma community organization.
A hiking adventure with friends.
A family member’s sports game. I don’t want them to see me wheezing.
Question 4: Who would you be most concerned about ‘letting down’ as a result of your asthma symptoms?
My family. I don’t want to burden them.
The asthma community. I don’t want to miss a local support group meeting.
My friends. I don’t want them to stop inviting me on new adventures.
My pet. I don’t want the dog to miss out on another walk.
Question 5: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to somebody newly diagnosed with severe asthma?
Join a support group to get advice and share stories with like-minded people.
Figure out what triggers your asthma symptoms so that you can work to manage exposure to them.
Write down how asthma affects your life so you can better understand your condition.
Try to find some new hobbies or activities that you can still participate in when your asthma is acting up.
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