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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease of the lungs that causes obstruction of the airways and results in a gradual decline in the function of the lung (Stark). COPD is typically a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD has been around for a very long time, however, in previous decades it was called something else. In 1679 physician Bonet called it, ‘voluminous lungs’. In 1814 Charles Badham was the first person…

According to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute asthma is a chronic or long-term lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. (___) This repertory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi tubes of the lungs making it difficult to breathe. This condition usually is cause by an allergic reaction or irritation. When one of these trigger is inhaled it causes the airway to spasm resulting in the passage constricting. The airways become inflamed, narrow, and swell causing extra mucus…

The pathophysiology of Carpal tunnel syndrome is the wrist bones that are known as the carpal bones and the ligament known as Transverse carpal make up the carpal tunnel. Compression or swelling of median nerve happens when the cover of the tendon gets inflamed or fibrosis block the passage through the carpal tunnel. Often cause by repetitive movement leading to numbness and tingling of fingers and forearm, wrist pain, weak grip and Tinel’s signs. Most often at night is when the symptoms…

areas, Inflammation, Rise in blood sugar level for diabetic patients for about five days, Thinning of the skin. Aspiration: Is a needle that is inserted to the cyst, to remove the fluid slowly from it by suction. The doctor may inject a corticosteroid medication into the joint after the fluid has been withdrawn. Sometimes immobilization follow aspiration. Immobilization showed conflicting…

The dilated cardiomyopathy is a progressive and chronic disease of the heart muscles, the most common type of cardiomyopathies, occurring mostly in adults 20 to 60, more common in men, usually starting in the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle), the muscles of the heart starts to stretch and to become thinner leading consequently to enlargement inside the chamber of the heart and can spreads to the right ventricle and then to the atria (Bhf.org.uk, 2017). When the heart chambers dilate…

For the purpose of this discussion topic paper, I reviewed the article Rituximab as a treatment for severe atopic eczema: failure to improve in three consecutive patients. The article discussed the study of three consecutive patients with severe atopic eczema (red, itchy skin) that they treated with rituximab infusions, but the infusions failed to improve the condition. The article also mentions three other case studies that varied in results. Considering the small sample used in the main study…

Background Strongyloides stercoralis is a soil-transmitted helminth that penetrates the skin as a method of infection. This parasitic worm gains nutrients and shelter from its host, while causing malnourishment or harm to the diseased. The infective filariform penetrates the skin from infected soil and migrates to the lungs through the blood stream. In order to mature the filariform larvae are coughed up and swallowed to develop into adults in the intestines. The diagnostic stage is the…

Some of the most commonly used prescriptions are Corticosteroids, powerful drugs that reduce inflammation, and an immunotherapy drug called rituximab (Rituxan). Rituximab latches onto a specific protein on the surface of some lymph cells, causing them to die. These drugs can be used for any type of Castleman’s…

Journal article that utilizes nursing theory to guide APN practice The nursing model I chose to examine for this assignment is Neuman’s system theory. Neuman’s system theory is based on the interaction of the four metaparadigms of the person, environment, health and nursing and well as the interconnection between spirit and mind. The two major components of the model are stress and systematic feedback loops (Butts & Rich, 2018). The nursing goal is to attain stability in the patient’s systems.…

Treatment of sepsis should be early, aggressive, and involve several medications. A broadband antibiotic should begin immediately or within six hours. Once the results of the specific bacteria return the doctor can switch to a different antibiotic. Corticosteroids and insulin can be used to assist in maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Painkillers and sedatives are given for pain (Mayo Clinic website, 2017). 3. Hispanic cultures tend to believe in the hot and cold balance. They have the…