One explanation is that they have been exposed to environmental irritants like smoke and pollutants for long periods of time. Therefore, asthma among the elderly is often misdiagnosed as emphysema. Then they explore the respiration rate and ventilation rate of a healthy person and then of an asthmatic in order to understand the effect of asthma on the respiratory system. One theory for explaining the rise in cases of asthma is that it is triggered by pollutants in the air we breathe. Have them evaluate the situation and develop a plan of action for improvements in areas that are open to student input.
Bad air is only one environmental factor that can harm children's health.
Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited. All rights reserved.