Asthma

WEEK TWO CASE STUDY A 50-year-old man presents with a 5 month history of daily non-productive cough. He reports that the cough is somewhat worse at night and is accompanied by some voice raspiness, but he denies breathlessness or wheezing. There is no hemoptysis. He denies a history of heartburn or known gastroesophageal reflux. He has never smoked and has had no prior lung problems. His past medical history is notable for hypertension, and he is currently being treated with a beta blocker but…

1.10. Literature review In 2003, a study was conducted to measure the effects of individual self-management education on clinical, biological, and adherence outcomes in asthma, using a prospective, randomized controlled trial of 65 adults with mild-to-moderate asthma, they examined whether an educational self-management intervention would improve adherence to inhaled corticosteroid therapy, decrease markers of airway inflammation, and improve clinical control [34]. Peak flow, symptoms, and…

A case study of asthma in a 10 year old European child. This case study will cover the normal structure and function of the respiratory system. This case study will also discuss the changes that occur when asthma is triggered, and the routine diagnostic tests/vital signs for asthma. The normal range of the routine tests/vital signs for asthma and three nursing interventions that are required to meet the clients needs in relation to asthma will be explained further. To stay alive we need…

Impact of Climate Change Over the decades scientists have shown much evidence to prove that earth is going through some major climate change. Al Gore an environmentalist and former vice president of U.S. states that “The warnings about global warming have been extremely clear for a long time. We are entering a period of consequences.” A recent study of U.S. government reported the average temperature had risen more than 2 degree Fahrenheit over the past fifty years. Immediate action must be…

reabsorbing HCO3-, this is called renal compensation. Treatments for respiratory acidosis involve treating the underlying condition such as antibiotics for infections, diuretics to reduce blood pressure, bronchodilators to expand airways for COPD or asthma, or medical ventilation in severe cases (Weatherspoon, 2015).…

Remote Patient Monitoring and wireless sensors technology Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is the use of mobile communication and information technologies to connect patients and clinicians in order to maintain continuous surveillance of patients and to improve convenience and efficiency (HIMSS, 2013). RPM is used in the outpatient setting for the management of chronic illness and promotion of aging in place. Events can be monitored in real time and can raise alarms when conditions exist that…

Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis One of the most common diseases affecting both adults and children alike is allergic rhinitis (AR). According to Seidman et al. (2015) “AR is an inflammatory, IgE-mediated disease characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and/or nasal itching” (p. S2). In the United States allergic rhinitis affects approximately one in every six individuals. Allergic rhinitis has the ability to affect quality of life for adults and children alike.…

Yet another one of my goals is to maintain my intellectual wellness. School has always been very important to me. All throughout high school, I worked very hard to maintain a 4.0 GPA and to take as many college credit classes as my school offered. I want to try my hardest to keep this up for as long as I can in college. I know that it will be more difficult, but I think that it is possible. In order to get the highest GPA that I can, I will set a SMART goal to do homework for at least an hour…

Journal Critique Asthma Interventions in a School Through Policy and Practices Change The article Sustaining School-Based Asthma Interventions through Policy and Practice Change by Carpenter, Lachance, Wilkin, and Clark, (2013), studied the importance of the policy and practice change in the intervention of asthma in schools in order to implement a standardized asthma action plan with parental consent. Changes in school policies and practices to…

Spiriva HandiHaler There are many types of inhalation equipment and devices on the market. I decided to research and compare the Spiriva Handihaler with the other bronchodilators. To find out why it was chosen for a resident where I work, who has C.O.P.D. I want to develop a broader understanding of the medication. It is important to be aware of the benefits or disadvantages of the medications that I dispense, in order for me to be thorough, and efficient in my job duties. Spiriva…