Informative Speech on Asthma
Topic: Causes and effects of Asthma
Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on the causes and effects of asthma.
INTRODUCTION
I. According to the New York Times, approximately 9.9 million Americans are affected by asthma.
II. I will be informing you on the causes and effects of asthma.
III. I have been suffering from chronic asthma for as long as I can remember and coping with it is much easier said than done. With the right treatments and medication, I have been able to continue living my life normally without having to worry every five minutes.
IV. I will indicate the leading causes and effects of asthma and how you can avoid your lungs from being harmed.
I. What is Asthma?
A. Asthma is a medical condition that causes narrowing of the small airways in your lungs. B. Typically, asthma patients develop wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe) and usually have increased mucous production in their lungs as well.
( Now, I will describe the causes, effects, triggers and treatments of asthma.)
Causes A. Family history of asthma and/or allergy B. In infancy, exposure to any high levels of antigens 1. Allergic triggers
a. Mould
b. Animal dander
c. Pollen
d. Cockroaches
e. Dust mites
2. Non-allergic triggers
a. Chemicals, fumes, odors
b. certain drugs (beta blockers, for example)
c Too much strenuous physical exercise
d weather (thunderstorms or cold air)
C Exposure to tobacco smoke or chemical irritants
III. Effects A. Weakening of the lungs
B. More prone to breathing problems
C. Increased chance of contracting lung infections and pneumonia
D. Wheezing; a whistling noise that occurs when you breathe that indicates tightening of your airways.
E. Coughing
Treatments A. Patients with moderate to severe asthma would have to take long-term medications, such as anti-inflammatory drugs and that would
Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on the causes and effects of asthma.
INTRODUCTION
I. According to the New York Times, approximately 9.9 million Americans are affected by asthma.
II. I will be informing you on the causes and effects of asthma.
III. I have been suffering from chronic asthma for as long as I can remember and coping with it is much easier said than done. With the right treatments and medication, I have been able to continue living my life normally without having to worry every five minutes.
IV. I will indicate the leading causes and effects of asthma and how you can avoid your lungs from being harmed.
I. What is Asthma?
A. Asthma is a medical condition that causes narrowing of the small airways in your lungs. B. Typically, asthma patients develop wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe) and usually have increased mucous production in their lungs as well.
( Now, I will describe the causes, effects, triggers and treatments of asthma.)
Causes A. Family history of asthma and/or allergy B. In infancy, exposure to any high levels of antigens 1. Allergic triggers
a. Mould
b. Animal dander
c. Pollen
d. Cockroaches
e. Dust mites
2. Non-allergic triggers
a. Chemicals, fumes, odors
b. certain drugs (beta blockers, for example)
c Too much strenuous physical exercise
d weather (thunderstorms or cold air)
C Exposure to tobacco smoke or chemical irritants
III. Effects A. Weakening of the lungs
B. More prone to breathing problems
C. Increased chance of contracting lung infections and pneumonia
D. Wheezing; a whistling noise that occurs when you breathe that indicates tightening of your airways.
E. Coughing
Treatments A. Patients with moderate to severe asthma would have to take long-term medications, such as anti-inflammatory drugs and that would