Asthma Asthma is one of the most prevalent respiratory diseases. It is a chronic condition with recurring, exacerbations characterized by bronchial hyper-responsiveness and inflammation leading to airflow obstruction (Cabana, et al., 2014). Over time, the chronic inflammation may cause permanent damage to the airway (Wenzel, 2012). Asthma affects people of all ages but typically begins in childhood (Wenzel, 2012). This paper will explore the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and
Asthma Among Pediatric Patients Brittney Crowell The University of Tennessee at Martin Introduction Asthma is a common disease seen in the children of our society. As healthcare workers, we need to be prepared to perform interventions in a timely matter for an asthmatic child. Information from this paper was gathered from various medical professional research literatures. The purpose of this paper is to inform readers of how asthma affects a child’s ability to breathe, signs and symptoms
Bronchial asthma is a chronic disease involving bronchial hyper-responsiveness of the airways to allergens or irritants (Papa, Pelligrino, & Pelligrino, 2014). The disease can reduce the quality of life and lead to death in severe cases (Kaufmann, 2011). The following sections will examine the thesis that the increasing prevalence of asthma will lead to the consumption of more medical resources for the treatment of the disorder. Physiology
Acute bronchitis is one of the most common diagnoses encountered in a primary care setting. It affects millions of individuals resulting in significant impact on health of patients and health care industry. Studies have shown that 90% of times acute bronchitis is caused by a virus, yet health care providers are failing to treat or manage these patients with appropriate therapies (Knutson & Braun, 2002). The focus of this paper is to review the guidelines for treatment of acute bronchitis after differentiating
Asthma is the leading cause of hospital admissions during childhood. Kumar and Robbins give an accurate definition of asthma as “a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night and/or early in the morning” (489). Asthma is a terrifying disease, especially in children, because of the sudden attacks that could claim lives if not treated immediately and effectively. Despite recent advancements
United States currently have asthma, making it the most common chronic childhood illness in the United States. It affects nearly 25% more boys than girls, and Non-Hispanic black children have nearly double the incidence of other ethnicities Also, 13% of children in poor families have asthma, compared to 8% of children in families that are not poor (CDC, 2012). Childhood asthma was responsible for 14 million lost school days in 2004 (Chipps, 2008). This paper discusses asthma and treatment as it pertains
Rhinovirus Inducing Wheezing And Asthma Exacerbation In Children A respiratory viral infection plays a major role in important aspects of asthma and its exacerbation; which is nearly associated for about 80% of overall respiratory condition. Viral pathogen associated with wheezing includes Human Rhinovirus (HRV), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Parainfluenza, and coronavirus (Busse & Lemanske. 2010). Rhinovirus is associated with common colds that may cause sore throat, sinus infection, ear infection
30-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with asthma and allergies. The patient was put on the medications; albuterol, (Proventil), salmeterol (Sere vent), and montelukast (Singular). The patient’s provider told the patient to come back in two weeks for follow- up. If at that time she is still wheezing, he would put her on an oral corticosteroid (Kelleher, Sheryl MS, CFNP, Class Assignment). This paper will define what asthma and its pathophysiology is, as well as review the patients prescribed medications
known allergies, no history of surgeries or hospitalizations, and no chronic illnesses. Amy’s physical exam is unremarkable but she reports four to five colds per year. The test results for Amy’s the peak expiratory flow rates (PEF) are as follow: 290/310/320 with her predicted at 453. The following paragraphs will identify and explain the pathophysiology involved in Amy’s case. Amy’s symptoms can be linked to exercise-induced asthma (EIA) (Grossman, 2014). During EIA attack, individuals experience
Asthma Case Study: Team Nucleus Elizabeth Holmes Alison Husted Pavithra Jaisankar Alexandra Keidel Uma Sankararaman Violeta Pantaleon Deirdre Rogers Kirsten Ross The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Principles of Pathophysiology Dr. Olsen/ Dr. Renda NR 110.312 October 9, 2014 On our honor, we pledge that we have neither given nor received any unauthorized assistance on this case study I. Overview of Case and Pathophysiology Pathogenesis Asthma is a chronic inflammatory