Chronic Illnesses

A condition in which nerve messages in the brain are disturbed for brief periods of time

• epilepsy

• asthma

• allergy

• insulin

A chronic condition in which airways become narrow or blocked. Very hard to breath.

• epilepsy

• insulin

• asthma

• allergy

A hormone that helps the body use sugar from foods for energy.

• allergy

• asthma

• chronic health condition

• insulin

An illness or disease that lasts for a long time or keeps coming back.

• epilepsy

• chronic health condition

• allergy

• homework

A condition in which the body reacts to foods or other substances.

• insulin

• diabetes

• allergy

• asthma

Which of the following is a chronic health condition?

• heart attack

• the flu

• diabetes

• strep throat

A brief period on which there is a loss of mental and physical control is called

• congestion

• a seizure

• cystic fibrosis

• a hormone

Asthma can not be cured but it may be controlled through the use of..

• antibiotics

• penicillin

• insulin

• an inhaler

A person who is at risk for severe allergic reactions should carry

• epinephrine (an epi pin)

• insulin

• antibiotics

• aspirin

A person with a chronic health condition can manage it by doing all of the following EXCEPT...

• wearing medical alert jewelry

• ignoring his or her health problem

• following a plan

• attending support meetings