For a brief period (when I was about five months old to six years old) I had seasonal asthma, which meant that I was more susceptible to asthma symptoms during weather/seasonal changes. As a young girl, living in Texas really sucked because almost every day brought about unpredictable weather and even different seasons (if you don’t believe me, there’s plenty of Texas weather memes that prove my point). Anyway, according to my mom, the weather changes affected me so much that it wasn’t uncommon for
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known as COPD, is a condition that limits airflow due to an inflammatory response of the lungs and airways to noxious particles or gases (Pirina et al). COPD is a broad disease that includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, types of bronchiectasis, and asthma. This disease effects the smaller airways in the body, rather than the larger ones. COPD continues to grow and effect more and more people, and it is one of the most common causes of death in the world. The stethoscope and spirometer became the most
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Plastic Bronchitis Melanie Contreras Boise State University Abstract Plastic Bronchitis (PB) is a rare pathological disease which is characterized by the expectoration of bronchial casts. The bronchial casts obstruct the airway and cause life-threatening airway obstruction if undiagnosed and untreated. The mortality rate of plastic bronchitis is upwards of 50%. Due to its rarity, PB is hard to diagnose and has similar symptoms to other respiratory conditions. PB has been characterized
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Questions and Discussion 1. Explain the basis of Josh’s chest tightness and radiographic findings. Due to his asthma Josh’s airways can become inflamed and the smooth muscle constricted, this can resulting in negative pressure in the airways during inspiration and positive pressure during expiration causing a narrowing of the airways. Air can become trapped in the lungs due to the narrowing of the airways resulting in an increased residual lung volume at the end of expiration. A high residual
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From the early 1990s through to 2010 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has now placed itself as the 3rd most common cause of death. Most deaths occurred in low income groups and since the middle of the 19th century the analysis of mortality rates has helped health professionals get a better insight of the causes of the illness.(Burney,2015). According to (R Beaglehole, D Yach 2003) the burden of illness will be dominated by non-communicable diseases by 2016 and the future burden of diseases
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The common cold has been affecting humans for a long time. In the world of advancements, there are still no vaccines or treatments. There are many symptoms that come with the common cold. Some of these well-known symptoms are a runny nose, caused by irritation or redness of the nasal tissues, ensuing in over production of mucus to ensnare the virus, coughing, sometimes itchy or sore throat, watery eyes, low fever, sneezing, and light body aches. The cause of this begins when the cold virus connect
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LUNG REGENERATION Lung regeneration is usually very minimal. If you lungs are so badly damaged that they can no longer transfer adequate amounts of oxygen into your body, you may need to consider a lung transplant if no other treatment options have been effective. However, some lung regeneration does occur after you quit smoking. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that arises from various forms of damage to the airways. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is becoming
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When it comes to your home, there is no place for mold. Mold is a definite hazard to you and your family’s health; therefore, eliminating mold is one way to ensure that your home is safe. Whether you have children with breathing conditions, pets, or other adults with compromised health issues, the following four reasons underscore the need for mold testing in your home. Mold Testing Helps You Identify Problematic Areas in Your Home Not all forms of mold are visible to the naked eye, making a mold
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as alternative asthma treatments? Several exercises were found to be effective in reducing the symptoms of asthma and it could also contribute to a lower dose of medication. What is asthma in the first place? Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes difficulty in breathing. When left untreated, asthma can be fatal. It is important for asthma to be properly diagnosed by a doctor and its treatment needs to be supervised. Medications like bronchodilators are often given to asthma patients to relieve
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Asthma is a long term lung disease that inflames and reduces the size of airways. Airways are tubes that bring oxygen into the lungs. Asthma causes repeated periods of wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and shortness of breath. The inflammation makes the airways swollen and sensitive. The narrowing of the airway is caused by the tightening of the muscles around them when airways react. Cells in the airways may even produce more mucus than usual. Even though there is no known cause of asthma, researchers
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