Karim Hall Bronchitis Florida Technical College Abstract Bronchitis is one of the top 10 conditions for which most patients seek medical care for. Some physicians show considerable variability in describing the signs and symptoms when it is necessary to its diagnosis. A cough is also a most common symptom bringing patients to the primary care physician’s office, and bronchitis is usually the diagnosis in these patients. However, studies have indicated that many physicians treat bronchitis with
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Asthma HCS/245 May 23, 2015 Asthma What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic disease that obstructs the flow of air, the obstruction is reversible. What is Asthma? • Inflammation (swelling) • Mucous in the airways • Tightening in muscles around the airways Asthma is most common chronic disease in childhood, almost 9 million children in America have asthma, (Over 100,000 in Wisconsin). Children under 6 years old have the highest rates for hospital admissions, this is the
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Community Health Nursing Case Study Mr. Evans is a new patient to this nurse. This is the first home visit and upon presentation the patient has tachycardia and presumably newly diagnosed Atrial fibrillation, for which he takes Digoxin. According to records last Digoxin level was two months ago. Respiration are increased and adventitious breath sounds are noted. Patient states that this is his baseline. Patient has COPD and takes Proventil PRN and Theo-Dur twice a day. Patient
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Cari’s Story AP2630 Katina Kline ITT-Technical Institute Cari’s Story A. The infection was able to spread because the pharynx, sinuses, larynx, and trachea are all connected and once there is an infections it is prone to spread in neighboring areas if it is not treated. B. The cough reflex is a long and deep inhalation followed by the closure of the glottis, causing strong exhalation that suddenly pushed the glottis open, sending air through the respiratory passages. Causes for this
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D.Z.is a 65-year-old man admitted to medical ward with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; emphysema). Past medical history (PMH) indicates hypertension (HTN), well managed with enalapril (Vasotec) past six years, diagnosis (Dx) of pneumonia yearly for the past three years. D.Z. appears cachectic with difficulty breathing at rest. Patient reports productive cough with thick yellow-green sputum. He seems anxious and irritable during subjective data collection. He states
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Neighborhood Scholarly Paper: Effective Control of Asthma Using Peak Flow Monitoring Tammy Harris Alvernia University Neighborhood Scholarly Paper: K.Y. Management of Asthma Using Peak Flow Monitoring The client focus of this paper is K. Y. She is an eight-year-old, typical third grader at the local elementary school, where she enjoys playing with her friends. K.Y. lives at home with her father, mother and two brothers. She takes swimming lessons, piano lessons, and enjoys family outings. Bur most
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A tall man stands outside in the cold weather, wearing a hooded jacket and jeans in the chilly air. With a cigarette dangling in between his fingers and a faraway look in his eyes, he takes a drag and watches the smoke disappear into the air. Then, in order to get rid of the smell staying in his thick clothes, the man sprays on somewhat heavy cologne and washes his hands profusely with strongly-scented soap. He also goes to the sink and spits out spearmint mouthwash. However, the effects of the smoke
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1. What is an obstructive lung disorder? COPD- preventable and treatable disease state characterized by chronic airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. The airflow limitation is usually progressive and associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs to noxious particles or gases, primarily caused by cigarette smoking. 2. What should the nurse consider when giving oxygen to the patient with an obstructive lung disorder and why? -02 has an irritating effect in mucous membranes
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head-down contacts Football helmets cannot stop an axial load, just fractures Contact with shoulders and chest not head Play with head up/Proper technique Teach athletes the importance of proper technique Heads Up Training videos Asthma Physical examiniation before activity Ensure proper warm-up, extra warm-up to decrease symptoms and use of medication Athlete should know the triggers of symptoms Healthcare profession should know the medications Brain Injury
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all family members due to their medical needs can be hard to find. This case study will look at such a family. A family with multiple medical issues to include, two members having diabetes and being obese, one of which has COPD and a child with asthma. We will look into different health care options and cost, a recommended plan for the family and then take a look at what the family will need within a year. Health care costs & coverage options Health Maintenance Organization Plans (HMOs)
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