COPD, also known as the “Silent Killer”, is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD is a long term irritation to the lungs that is most commonly developed due to cigarette smoking. Although cigarette smoking is the highest risk factor cause in COPD, working with dust and gases for extended periods put people at a high risk as well, due to the poor air quality it produces. The common symptoms are wheezing (also known as Rhonchi), dyspnea, tightening of the chest, coughing, mucus in lungs that
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Pulmonary Disease Clinical Reasoning Case Study STUDENT Worksheet JoAnn Walker, 84 years old Overview This case study incorporates a common presentation seen by the nurse in clinical practice: community acquired pneumonia with a history of COPD causing an acute exacerbation. Principles of spiritual care are also naturally situated in this scenario to provide rich discussion of “how to” practically incorporate this into the nurse’s practice. Concepts (in order of emphasis) I. Gas Exchange
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, otherwise 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
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In the article, Is It Asthma, COPD, or Both by Bill Pruitt, it is discussed that many patients that experience symptoms relating to both asthma and COPD can be categorized as having asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). All three lung conditions are prevalent and rising in the United States and because of the similarities between the symptoms of each disease, most patients are likely misdiagnosed. Although, it is extremely difficult to distinguish asthma and COPD from ACOS, Pruitt uses research data
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PROCESS PAPER Student Name: Date of Care: 10/14/09 Date of Admission: 10/10/09 I. HEALTH STATUS | Admitting Dx: COPD Exac/Chest Pain | Pt. Init.D.R | Rm No.353 | Age60 | SexM | RaceCaucasion | ReligionCatholic | OccupationDisabled | Surgery: Medical Treatment: Back Surgery/ Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting COPD Exac/Chest Pain | Chief Complaint/Reason for Hospitalization & Hx. of Present Illness (with 1-8 critical characteristics, Jarvis pg
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In this video, elderly COPD patients exercising with Siel Bleu Ireland discuss the positive impact that doing group exercises has had on their life. Many of them of quite happy that they can do an hour of exercise, even with their COPD, and they talk about how the program has helped them improve their quality of life and their activity levels. In between the interviews, there is footage of the patients participating in the exercise group, displaying that the program consists of simple, easy to do
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Bertha Mitchell September 16, 2014 HCT 101 Professor Joe Gravely COPD an acronym that we hear a lot. But what is it? What causes it? Is there a cure? By medical definition COPD stands for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult. (Walsh) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is known to cause chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both are It is commonly caused
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD; Emphysema) Pathophysiology Abakyereba Kwansemah June 4, 2014 Abstract 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
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called COPD. COPD is a widely growing cause of disability and mortality in the world every day. COPD was the 6th leading cause for 4% of deaths in the world in 1990 and by 2020 it is projected to increase to 7% and move up to the 3rd cause for deaths in our world. (Lundback, 2003) Causes of COPD can include exposure to indoor and outdoor pollutions, occupational hazards, infections and also with the leading cause of cigarette smoking. With the correct treatment it can be lived with. COPD is a preventable
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Disease also referred to as COPD is the name that identifies a group of lung diseases. These diseases consist of bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and refractory asthma. An individual can have COPD for years and not know it. When the disease is in the early stages the symptoms are not completely mature and are barely discernible. As the disease matures and progresses the symptoms become more noticeable. Although millions of individuals are living with COPD, this disease is the fourth
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