Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Study on Chronic Diseases Submitted by: Bhakti Amin ID Number: 4209426 Presented to: Professor Cupac Tanja June 06, 2016 NURS 1495 Nursing Theory Patient’s initials: BV Age: 55, Gender: Male Date of admission: 15/03/2016 Approximate educational level: College Diploma Definition of Chronic obstructive

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multisystemic disease that often coexists with comorbidities that may have significant impact on prognosis.1-8 Some of these comorbidities arise independently of COPD whereas others may be causally related, either with shared risk factors or by one disease increasing the risk or compounding the severity of the other.9 Although many risk factors contribute to the development of COPD, cigarette smoking is still considered the most well

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE [pic] INTRODUCTION Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents significant challenges to a person's ability to carry out functional tasks and participate in social networks. Such factors are widely recognized as contributing to a person's sense of self identity, health and well-being. (Kerr, A, and C Ballinger 2010) Although there is no cure, the symptoms of COPD can be managed and damage to your lungs can be slowed down. If you smoke, quitting

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 risk

Teaching Plan: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mallory Fussell NURS4000 October 12, 2016   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Introduction The role of nurses is usually considered to be that of taking care of sick patients and assisting those patients regain their health. However, it should also be realized that nurses strive to assist patients attain maximum levels of health through patient education. Through education directed to patients, the nurse can help patients develop healthy

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the result of the obstruction of the airways and of the air out of the lungs as you exhale. Not only is this condition usually permanent with attacks (called exacerbations when the attacks become worse, even life-threatening) occurring over long periods of time (hence the word “chronic” in the name of the condition), it can also become more serious with each attack. COPD is usually caused by three conditions that over time that wreak havoc on the respiratory

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

Pulmonary Case Study Analysis and Care Plan Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is most prevalent in the older adult and smokers. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States and affects 329 million people worldwide. The disease also carries a burden on the economy with an estimated cost of $29.5 billion annually for treating exacerbations (Hattab, Alhassan, Balaan, Lega, & Singh, 2016). It is defined as the limitation of airflow within the airway and lungs secondary to

The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)indevelopedcountriesisprogressively increasing, because of the process of aging of populations (1). Chronic comorbidities often coexist in the elderly population, affecting functionality and thus influencing patient’s outcome (2).Acute exacerbations of COPD with decompensated respiratory acidosis leadtorepeatedhospitaladmissionsandareassociated with high mortality, making it the leading cause of disability and morbidity. An average of 5%–15%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease better known as COPD is a term used to describe progressive lung diseases which includes the following: emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. Mainly caused from toxins in cigarette smoke. Other causes being air pollutants, chemicals fumes, and dust from work environments. COPD is the fourth most common cause of death in the United States. COPD has four stages of progression with no viable cure. The