Take the Asthma Quiz (cont.) Girish Sharma, MD Richard F Lockey,
MD Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD Zab Mosenifar, MD IN THIS
ARTICLE 1. Answer to Question #1: FALSE. Asthma is not an
emotional or psychological disease, although strong emotions and
reactions such as laughing can sometimes make asthma worse. 2.
Answer to Question #2: FALSE. Allergies are one of the many
factors that can trigger asthma attacks. Not all asthmatics have
allergies. Many people have allergies but do not have asthma. 3.
Answer to Question #3: TRUE. Exercise is good for most people
regardless of whether they have asthma. Exercise can precipitate
an asthma episode in some people with the condition. When asthma
is under good control, people with exercise-induced asthma are
able to play most sports and live active lives. They can also
take medicines before exercising to help avoid an episode. 4.
Answer to Question #4. FALSE. No cure for asthma exists.
However, people can control or manage their asthma by: (1)
Working with a physician or