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Case study on chronic- obstructive pulmonary disease and its acute- exacerbation Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of lung disease that is characterized by the airflow obstruction that could be caused by either chronic bronchitis or emphysema or by both conditions (Lewis, 2013). This airflow- obstruction may gradually progress to partially reversible COPD condition (GOLD, 2010). If a COPD patient is exposed to any of the risk factors as cigarette smoking, respiratory

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic life-threatening disease. Other names for cystic fibrosis may be CF for short, cystic fibrosis of the pancreas, fibrocystic disease of the pancreas, mucoviscidosis, mucoviscidosis of the pancreas, pancreas fibrocystic disease or pancreatic cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis was first discovered in 1938 by Doctor Dorothy Hansine Anderson. Doctor Anderson was the first to view cystic fibrosis as a disease and helped create tests to diagnose it. Cystic fibrosis is a disease

Living with asthma requires significant participation by the patient with self-care and management of their chronic illness. The focus of this research is to educate and promote health in patients with asthma, with nursing interventions. Education is vital for a patient with asthma and involves a collaborative partnership between the nurse and the patient. Because of the chronic nature of asthma, nurses have a vital role in educating patients on how to recognize when asthma is worsening, and when

Introduction: This paper will discuss a case study of Liam, a three-month-old boy who is transferred from the General Practitioner (GP) to paediatric ward with bronchiolitis. Initially, Liam’s chief health issues will be identified, following by nursing assessment and diagnoses of the child’s need. Focus will be made on the management of two major health problems: respiratory distress and dehydration, and summary and evaluation of the interventions with evidence of learning. Lastly, a conclusion

MAUREEN REID – STUDENT I D REIM0115; TASK M; CONFIRM PHYSICAL HEALTH STATUS. 6. The Respiratory System; including Thermoregulation, Homeostasis, Balance and Gas Exchange. INTRODUCTION The Respiratory system is made up of two parts ; 1. The Upper Respiratory System ; • Nose • Pharynx 2. The lower Respiratory System ; • Larynx • Trachea • Bronchi • Lungs.

Biological source: Botanical Name: Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. Synonym: Spaheranthus hirtus Willd Family: Asteraceae ( Compositae) Description: Occurrence and Distribution: Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is occurring at Rater of Chhindwara district, M.P. It is also found in the moist damp places of tropical zones of Garhwal Himalaya. It is a spreading aromatic herb, distributed throughout in India upto 1500 m from Kumaon hills to Sikkim on the Himalayas chiefly on damp habitats. SYNONYMS Sanskrit : Mundi

The long term effects of an illness or trauma are influenced by timely, appropriate medical care. This begins with what interventions the ambulance crew provides if one is called. In the prehospital environment, there are four levels of providers: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic (National Scope of Practice Model, 20-21). The EMT is considered the “backbone” of prehospital emergency medicine (National

Case Presentation on: BRONCHITIS IN CHILDREN Submitted by: Aleman, Benjiedith S. Alquizar, Floriza T. Bation, Aldin T. Brioso, Carmi C. Bragas, John Ryan A. Caguan, Romeo M. Dumaog, Eugeniana P. Lodovice, Kristler Saniel, Charmaine K. Submitted to: Mr. Ebenezer L. Bangcong 21 February 2009 I. DESCRIPTION OF BRONCHITIS IN CHILDREN Respiratory disorders are among the most common causes of illness and hospitalization in children. Overall, respiratory dysfunction

HEWLETT-PACKARD COPD CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMUNARY DISORDER 10/6/2014 Report: Assessment 2 Unit 35960   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DEFINITIONS/DESCRIPTIONS 3. RISK FACTORS 4. HIGH RISK GROUP 5. CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS 6. TERMINATION OF SMOKING 7. EFFECTIVNESS 8. CONCLUSION 9. REFERENCES   INTRODUCTION This report will examine the definition and causes of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It will identify conditions associated with the disease and identify

The rise of professional nursing as a significant discipline in its own right rests on the competence of practicing nurses to correctly address concerns of healthcare clients for which they are distinctively qualified to cater to. It demands that nurses be equipped with the necessary intellectual skills to integrate and use the vast amount of facts derived from patients to be able to discern the actual problem. It is clinical reasoning that allows nurses to do this (Simmons, 2009). Clinical reasoning