Have you noticed any wheezing? Does your chest feel tight? Have you been coughing? Do you cough anything up? Do you ever get short of breath when exercising?…
A chronic cough that is insistent for three successive months in a consecutive two-year period can be classified as chronic bronchitis; this disease process is caused chiefly by smoking. At this time Mr. Rembert presents with a hemoglobin level of 6.5 (normal 13.5- 17.5 for males) and appears to be severely anemic (severe iron deficiency) which is believed to have brought on…
In chronic obstructive lung problems are known because resistance in airflow increases and causes obstruction in the walls of lumen. Patient must have had chronic or productive cough that would last for 3 months and then happen it again for at least 2 years or more. Chronic bronchitis is also known as type B COPD or the “blue bloater,” which is diagnosed symptomatically by hypersecretion of bronchial mucus and in R.S.’s clinical findings there is definitely signs of emphysema, airway obstruction is persistent and irreversible. Q2. How would the consequences of the COPD of R.S. (identified in question 1) differ from those of emphysematous COPD?…
The patient coughs a lot because of the lungs trying to clean themselves. Pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and bronchitis are common but the most common infecting organisms are the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Tiredness, shortness of breath, and not being able to exercise is common because the difficulty of getting enough air. If there are frequent respiratory infections, it leads to the last joint of the fingers and toes becoming slightly enlarged. Patients also have sweat that is much saltier than average.…
c. Chronic bronchitis: Yes/No d. Emphysema: Yes/No e. Pneumonia : Yes/No f. Tuberculosis: Yes/No g.…
Assessment Task Two Case Study Question 1 Mr. Harding has a number of ‘pre-morbid’ chronic conditions that may be impacting on his admission and the care you will need to provide. Choose two (2) of Mr. Harding’s chronic diseases, explain the pathophysiology. What organs are affected by each disorder? (20 marks/10 per disorder) Asthma Asthma is a chronic syndrome related to the inflamed airways of the lungs (Rogers 2010).…
Black lung disease impacted many things. Medical opinions primarily came from Dr. Wheeler and a small unit of radiologist from John Hopkins University. Peabody Energy Corporation paid fees directly to the University, which supports the work and investigation of Wheeler. Judges relied heavily on doctors credentials to resolve claims. Dr.Wheeler was the coal companies trump card.…
When reviewing cts medical chart RT intern notice the the client has a secondary diagnosis called COPD. RT intern read on COPD and read that COPD will increase when physical activity levels decrease. By participating the client in volleyball client will have the ability to work on hand, eye coordination, increase physical activity, and develop relationships with other residents in the facility.…
Bronchitis is a disease that affects millions of people every year in the United States. It has even played a very important role in my family. My grandfather suffered with COPD and my niece suffers with acute bronchitis. My grandfather had passed away, but I still remember like it was yesterday the struggles he went through with this disease daily. I recall all the doctor visits to the medicine he had to take 3 to 4 times a day and, the hospital stays he had to endure.…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung disease that causes inflammation and stops the airflow from the lungs. Symptoms such as cough, sputum and wheezing are related to this condition. The main cause of the disease is cigarette smoke and exposure to irritating gases for a long time. People with COPD are at a much higher risk of developing heart diseases and other conditions. Contributing conditions to COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis.…
The main purpose of Lung Institute is to reduce the suffering of those living with the chronic lung disease. The quality of life both mentally and physically can be reduced significantly for those patients who have been diagnosed with a respiratory illness, illness such as interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary fibrosis. Lung Institute came in to offer a solution on treatment for chronic lung diseases this is because in the past the traditional treatment options were addressing the symptoms rather than tackling the disease itself. Therefore the Lung Institute came up with a solution, it developed a Stem Cell Therapy.…
Another symptom is coughing with phlegm and this is caused by the mucus that is in the lungs. Frequent lung infections, bronchitis, wheezing…
Patients all around the United States receive bronchial hygiene on daily bases. They might even receive bronchial hygiene four times a day for the rest of their life or they might only receive it for a short amount of time. Bronchial hygiene is a therapy that can mobilize secretions, improve gas exchange, possibly reverse atelectasis, improve bilateral breath sounds, and decrease the need of ventilation via artificial airway. Bronchial hygiene can be delivered by postural drainage, chest wall percussion, vibration, coughing, suctioning and various airway clearing techniques. Also, just like any other kind of procedure there are contraindications and indications.…
Briefly describe at least 4 different diseases/disorders of the respiratory system and any benefits that holistic therapies can offer these conditions. The main symptoms of bronchitis are wheezing and persistent phlegm producing coughing. Inflammation of the airways can result from infection after a cold or flu. For some it may be chronic debilitating condition.…
Chronic bronchitis: this is when there is "persistent inflammation and excessive secretions of mucus in the main airways of the lungs. " This disease is diagnosed as chronic when a person continues to cough for at least 3 months of the year for two consecutive years. Symptoms include: cyanosis (lack of O2), persistent cough, retains CO2 leading to…