Questões para Concursos

Read the following
article
and answer questions 49 to 55.

Can Allergies Cause
Coughing — Or Is It Just
A Cold?
Important q: Is it phlegmy
or dry?
BY
CASSIE SHORTSLEEVE

No matter why it's
happening, a cough is always annoying
—it's
loud, it's uncomfortable, and it never fails
to garner unwanted
attention.
But
what's
really behind that cough? Can allergies
cause coughing — or do you just have an
annoying cold?
Well, turns out, there are
some pretty distinct differences between
allergy coughs and cold coughs...

Just
curious: Why do we cough, anyway?

"The
purpose of a cough is to help us," says
Monica Lee, MD, an otolaryngologist at
Massachusetts Eye and Ear. It’s your body’s
way of trying to expel something it
perceives as a threat in the airway, she
says.
Those
perceived threats can be a bunch
of different things: a piece of food stuck
in your throat, pollen, air pollution, or
swelling or drainage from extra mucus in
your throat. All those things irritate the
sensory fibers in your airway, which then
stimulate a cough.
As for what exactly
happens in your body during a cough? It's
kind of complex, says Dr. Lee. Basically,
your vocal chords close briefly
to generate
pressure in the lungs. Once enough pressure
is built up, your vocal chords open back up,
and air flows quickly through your voice
box, which generates that coughing sound.
Kinda cool, huh?
7So...can allergies cause
coughing? Give it to me straight.

In short,
yes. Usually, allergies create dry coughs
(it’s a direct reaction to something you’re
sensitive or allergic to in the airways). If
that's the case, you’ll likely have other
symptoms (think: itchy , watery
eyes; a runny
nose; an itchy throat; and sneezing, says
Dr. Lee). Headaches and wheezing
often come
with allergies, too, according to the
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and
Immunology.

Remind Me: When Is
Allergy
Season?
Timing's also a factor. If
you're
allergic to pollen (or your BFF's new
adorable kitten), for example, you’ll likely
notice symptoms (including your cough)
almost immediately, or within an hour of
being exposed. And those symptoms could last
for hours after you've been exposed — even
after the allergen isn't nearby anymore.

Coughs related to
allergies are also
dependent on patterns, so doctors always try
to look at the big picture. Say you get a
cough every single March. That could be a
sign you're actually suffering from
allergies, instead of the common cold. "You
need to look at everything that's going on,"
says Paul Bryson, MD, an otolaryngologist at
the Cleveland Clinic.
Your best defense for
a cough from allergies? Antihistamines like
Allegra, Claritin, and Zyrtec, which are all
available over-the-counter. Other options
include steroid nasal sprays and
immunotherapy shots, which can work to
regulate your body's response to allergens,
instead of just relieving the
symptoms.
How
do I know my cough is from a cold?

You know
how allergy coughs are typically on the
drier side? Coughs from colds (or the flu)
tend to be on the wetter side (that
"wetness" is actually mucus your body which
is trying to move out of your body, says Dr.
Lee).
Coughs
that come along with a cold
usually come along with stuffiness, along
with postnasal drip (a.k.a., mucus running
down the back of your throat), which can
cause a sore throat or chest discomfort. A
low-grade fever may also signal a cold
instead of allergies.
Colds aren't as
immediate as allergies. Instead, they tend
to develop over the course of a few days,
says Dr. Bryson.
You can try a few different
things to help relieve a cough.
Decongestants can work for, well,
congestion. And ingredients like
dextromethorphan (found in many multi-
symptom products like Vicks NyQuil Cold
&
Flu Nighttime Relief) can help ease the
coughing itself. Just make sure you take any
products as-directed.
It should be said,
however, that a dry cough isn't
always
allergies, just like a wet cough isn't
always a cold. Allergies can plague
your
nose, for example, causing post-nasal drip
(a wet cough), while mild colds might not
leave you stuffed up enough to produce any
phlegm.

Do I ever need to
worry about a
cough?
Something important to
remember: A
cough — no matter its cause — shouldn’t be
your norm.
Colds
usually run their course
within a couple of weeks, which means a
cough associated with a cold should go away
in about three weeks time (though some can
linger on for as long as eight weeks),
according to the U.S. National Library of
Medicine. The length of an allergy-related
cough will vary depending on how (if) you're
treating it.
But
if you notice you’re still
barking after two months of symptoms, see
your doc. You could either be dealing with
an allergy you’re not aware of (this is
where an allergy test could come into play)
or potentially suffering from another issue
such as asthma (especially if you notice
shortness of breath with any of your
symptoms), reflux, pneumonia, or bronchitis,
says Dr. Bryson.
And if something (allergies
or a pesky cold) is bothering you enough to
disrupt your life, don't put off getting it
checked out. If nothing else, seeing a doc
will give you peace of mind and maybe even
speed up your recovery time.

SOURCE:https://www.womenshea
lthmag.com/health/a26289646/coughing-from-
allergies-or-
cold/. Access: 02/12/2019.

Read the following
article
and answer questions 56 to 60.

Dr. Dweck’s
research into
growth mindset

changed education
forever

Over 30 years ago,
Carol Dweck and her colleagues became
interested in students' attitudes about
failure. They noticed that some students
rebounded while other students seemed
devastated by even the smallest setbacks.
After studying the behavior of thousands of
children, Dr. Dweck coined the terms fixed
mindset and growth mindset to describe the
underlying beliefs people have about
learning and intelligence. When students
believe they can get smarter, they
understand that effort makes them stronger.
Therefore they put in extra time and effort,
and that leads to higher achievement.

Recent
advances in neuroscience have shown us that
the brain is far more malleable than we ever
knew. Research on brain plasticity has shown
how connectivity between neurons can change
with experience. With practice, neural
networks grow new connections, strengthen
existing ones, and build insulation that
speeds transmission of impulses. These
neuroscientific discoveries have shown us
that we can increase our neural growth by
the actions we take, such as using good
strategies, asking questions, practicing,
and following good nutrition and sleep
habits.

[…]
So the
researchers asked, “Can we change
mindsets? And if so, how?” This began a
series of interventions and studies that
prove we can indeed change a person’s
mindset from fixed to growth, and when we
do, it leads to increased motivation and
achievement. For example, 7th graders who
were taught that intelligence is malleable
and shown how the brain grows with effort
showed a clear increase in math
grades.
In
addition to teaching kids about malleable
intelligence, researchers started noticing
that teacher practice has a big impact on
student mindset, and the feedback that
teachers give their students can either
encourage a child to choose a challenge and
increase achievement or look for an easy way
out. For example, studies on different kinds
of praise have shown that telling children
they are smart encourages a fixed mindset,
whereas praising hard work and effort
cultivates a growth mindset. When students
have a growth mindset, they take on
challenges and learn from them, therefore
increasing their abilities and achievement.
[…]

Source:
https://www.mindsetworks.com/science/.Access
:02/12/2019)

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Avoid skin-lightening creams ‘at all costs’

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of
skin lightening creams that can “act like paint stripper”. Many
contained the bleaching agent hydroquinone the creams can also
contain mercury.

The British Skin Foundation said people should speak to
a doctor if they had any concerns about their skin. The LGA says
the toxic products are being sold by rogue retailers, as well as
online and at car boot sales and market stalls. And they do
not always spell out the correct levels of ingredients, putting
consumers at risk.

Hydroquinone, described by the LGA as “the biological
equivalent of paint stripper”, can remove the top layer of
skin, increasing the risk of skin cancer, and cause fatal liver
and kidney damage. Mercury can cause similar life-threatening
health problems.

Unless they are issued on prescription by a doctor, creams
containing hydroquinone, steroids or mercury are banned in the UK
because of their potentially serious side-effects.

The LGA highlighted several recent seizures including the
seizure of 360 products from a store in Dagenham, some of which
contained hydroquinone. Ingredients were listed incorrectly and
failed to meet EU regulations. The store’s owners were fined
£6,500 and ordered to pay £8,010 to the council.

Southwark Council seized about 2,900 skin-whitening
products, most of which had been imported directly from Nigeria,
in a single raid in 2018. It also saw what is believed to be the UK’s
first jail sentence for the sale of dangerous skin lightening products.

A quarter of a tonne of illegal skin lightening products
were seized at Gatwick Airport after arriving from Cameroon.
Samples were found to contain hydroquinone.

Simon Blackburn, chairman of the LGA’s Safer and
Stronger Communities Board, said: “Skin creams containing banned
ingredients are very dangerous and could seriously damage your
health, scar you for life and even kill you, so they should be avoided
at all costs.”

Consumers should always check the ingredients of their
skin creams, be suspicious of very low prices which are likely to
indicate the lotion is fake and potentially harmful, and never use a
product containing hydroquinone. “If the product doesn’t display
the ingredients at all, then don’t use it.”

Internet: www.bbc.com (adapted).

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seguir.

Avoid skin-lightening creams ‘at all costs’

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of
skin lightening creams that can “act like paint stripper”. Many
contained the bleaching agent hydroquinone the creams can also
contain mercury.

The British Skin Foundation said people should speak to
a doctor if they had any concerns about their skin. The LGA says
the toxic products are being sold by rogue retailers, as well as
online and at car boot sales and market stalls. And they do
not always spell out the correct levels of ingredients, putting
consumers at risk.

Hydroquinone, described by the LGA as “the biological
equivalent of paint stripper”, can remove the top layer of
skin, increasing the risk of skin cancer, and cause fatal liver
and kidney damage. Mercury can cause similar life-threatening
health problems.

Unless they are issued on prescription by a doctor, creams
containing hydroquinone, steroids or mercury are banned in the UK
because of their potentially serious side-effects.

The LGA highlighted several recent seizures including the
seizure of 360 products from a store in Dagenham, some of which
contained hydroquinone. Ingredients were listed incorrectly and
failed to meet EU regulations. The store’s owners were fined
£6,500 and ordered to pay £8,010 to the council.

Southwark Council seized about 2,900 skin-whitening
products, most of which had been imported directly from Nigeria,
in a single raid in 2018. It also saw what is believed to be the UK’s
first jail sentence for the sale of dangerous skin lightening products.

A quarter of a tonne of illegal skin lightening products
were seized at Gatwick Airport after arriving from Cameroon.
Samples were found to contain hydroquinone.

Simon Blackburn, chairman of the LGA’s Safer and
Stronger Communities Board, said: “Skin creams containing banned
ingredients are very dangerous and could seriously damage your
health, scar you for life and even kill you, so they should be avoided
at all costs.”

Consumers should always check the ingredients of their
skin creams, be suspicious of very low prices which are likely to
indicate the lotion is fake and potentially harmful, and never use a
product containing hydroquinone. “If the product doesn’t display
the ingredients at all, then don’t use it.”

Internet: www.bbc.com (adapted).

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seguir.

O texto relata uma experiência de aprendizagem de inglês e francês
por meio da troca de receitas entre refugiados em um campo de
refugiados de Calais. A respeito das ideias e informações do texto
precedente e de seus aspectos linguísticos, julgue os itens que se
seguem.

Considerando a BNCC para o ensino fundamental de língua inglesa,
julgue os itens seguintes.