| Pulmonary Fibrosis | University of South Dakota NursingPathophysiology 351 | | Amanda J Neugebauer | 10/21/2013 | | Abstract Diseases of the lung are an increasing problem in today’s population. The likely hood that healthcare professional will deal with lung disease in their practice setting is very possible. Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that can present as many different health problems and affect multiple systems of the body. Through this reviewed of pulmonary
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R.S. has smoked for many years and has developed chronic bronchitis, a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He also has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral arterial vascular disease. His arterial blood gas (ABG) values are pH = 7.32, PaCO2 = 60 mm Hg, PaO2 = 50 mm Hg, HCO3- = 30 mEq/L. His hematocrit is 52% with normal red cell indices. He is using an inhaled ß2 agonist and theophylline to manage his respiratory disease. At this clinic visit, it is noted on a chest x-ray
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lips are the salient features. These cases are usually refractory to treatment, as experienced and reported in the previous literature. We hereby report two cases of exfoliative cheiltis successfully treated with topical tacrolimus and oral olanzapine. One of our two cases was refractory to almost all forms of treatments. Key words: exfoliative cheilitis; inflammation; olanzapine; tacrolimus Introduction Exfoliative cheilitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting vermilion border of lips with
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Six-Year Old Asthma Case Study Week 2 Jacqueline Norton South University October 4, 2014 Advanced Pathophysiology NSG5003 Faculty: Rhonda Johnston CASE STUDY: A 6-year-old boy is being readied for discharge from the hospital. He was hospitalized with asthma for four days and will be using a nebulizer and metered dose inhaler at home. Develop a discharge plan that focuses on patient education, the use of the metered dose inhaler, and when the patient should use the nebulizer. You must include substantive
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tobacco smoke, pet dander, and cockroach feces), outdoor air pollutants, recurrent respiratory viral infections, and allergic disease” (Ball 771). Therefore, it is a disease that requires maintenance and consistent treatment. Without maintenance, the asthma exacerbations can be frequent and severe. Thus, regular medications must be administered daily, sometimes multiple times a day, in order to have
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quality of life of patient (Blanc PD et al-2003; Mahler DA and Wells CK-1992; Mahler DA et al-1992; A. G. N. Agusti et al-2003). Dyspnea is noted initially only on heavy exertion, but as the condition progress it occurs with mild activity. In severe disease, dyspnea occurs even at rest (Stephen J. McPhee
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Bronchial Asthma is an inflammatory disease that deals with your airways and your lungs.Asthma doesn't yet have a cure, but there are specific medications you can take that are their to control your asthma symptoms.Asthma is associated with your respiratory system and it can cause trouble breathing with symptoms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and tightness in your chest.This disease has been more prevalent in recent years, with an increased rate of children with asthma. When it comes
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On Sunday 11/22/15 at approximately 0739 hrs. Security Monitor Rasheen Davis was informed by resident Miguel Herrera that resident Rodney Shafer DOC #HR7092 was not breathing or responding when he attempted to wake him in Room 3-2B of Building 417. Security Monitor Davis contacted Specialist Maurice Butler and informed him of the incident. Specialist Butler, Specialist Bausbaugh, Specialist Madera, Security Monitor Davis, and Security Monitor Pollard all went up to the residents room and found
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People who suffer from asthma are misdiagnosed with the wrong types of medication in order to get this problem under control. A patient would be given an asthma medication, when they are having a panic attack and not an asthma attack. There was a case study done on a sixteen year old boy in order to determine if he was having an asthma attack or a panic attack. Psychologist with the assistance of doctors has to get the right types of therapy and medication to someone, so they can become a better
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PULMONARY REHABILITATION HOME RECOMMENDATIONS CREATED FOR: Medications: It is important to take your medications as directed for maximum benefit. Your prescriptions should provide you with an adequate supply for a month, with one refill. It is important for you to see your primary physician for further follow-up and prescription refills. Two vaccines are very important for people with chronic lung disease: 1. Pneumococcal Vaccine You should have this vaccine as recommended by your
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