Episodes can sometimes be brought on by the physical effects of strong emotions such as laughing, crying or strong emotional distress. However, it is important to know that asthma is not caused by emotional factors such as a troubled parent-child relationship. This is wrong. It is a disease in the airways. Have a magazine picture hunt for things that make asthma worse.
Students can work individually or in teams to identify and share pictures.
Find The Things That Make Asthma Worse page. Pass the page out, have the students complete the page and then discuss it. Divide students into small groups. Have each group brainstorm a list of things that make asthma worse. From the total group, develop a list that students can use to check at home for things that can make asthma worse.