Lung transplantation

This could cause a build-up of CO2 in the body, lowered amounts of oxygen. Eventually after so many exacerbations and chronic COPD, we might see heart changes because the lungs are not going to keep up with the body’s preload demands. Expected signs/symptoms/labs/diagnostic tests -Chest x-ray show infiltrates that could indicate infection, sputum culture positive -ABG show increased CO2, decreased PO2, decreased pH, and…

Have you ever gone parasailing and been up half a thousand feet in the air (500 feet)? Last summer I did. That was almost the funnest thing I have done in my life. The beach I normally attend for this activity is Myrtle Beach. This is a safe, fun, and calm territory. Parasailing may seem dangerous, but if you have the protection like I did, you will be okay. The ropes that held me could pull a sixteen wheeler or even a whale, so I bet it can hold a 112 pound little girl with a life jacket on.…

Asthma is a chronic (lifelong) lung disease that makes it harder to move air in and out of your lungs. With asthma, your airways' lining tends to always be in a hypersensitive state characterized by redness and swelling (inflammation). It's similar to how your skin becomes red, irritated and sensitive after a sunburn. With asthma, the airways in your lungs are often swollen or inflamed. This makes them extra sensitive to things that you are exposed to in the environment every day. When you have…

Asthma is a complicated disease that affects all age groups and is marked by acute and chronic exacerbations. As one of the most complex respiratory diseases, asthma is associated with a high mortality rate. The purpose of this paper is to explore the pathophysiology of acute and chronic asthma across the lifespan, medications used for treatment and the impact on disease and the use of stepwise approach to treatment can be used to educate patients in various healthcare settings. As airways…

Bronchiectasis Description Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which there is stretching and enlargement of bronchial tubes (airways) of the lungs. It is permanent abnormal dilatation of one or more bronchi/ bronchiole due to destruction of ciliated epithelium, elastic and muscular tissue. The destructive process may be initiated by primary microbial infection (necrotizing pneumonia, tuberculosis, aspergillosis, etc.) or obstruction (foreign body, tumour, lymph node, etc.) resulting in stasis…

I have caught up with Mario a months since his last appointment. During that time, I have obtained copies of previous lung function tests that actually reveal normal spirometry and gas transfer. Static lung volumes are essentially normal. Interestingly at the time of testing in October last year, oxygen saturation was reduced at 92-94%. I also note a stress echocardiogram from twelve months ago did not reveal any ischemic changes, whilst the HRCT report has made comment on some mild…

1950’s and 60’s research on apnea became huge and initially in the 1970’s is when they started testing research on dogs to figure out what was truly going on. At first trachaeotomies were the only means of trying to clear blockage of the throat to the lungs in dogs and humans while masks were discovered at least a decade later by Colin…

Interventions to Maintain Oxygenation Jane, a four-year-old female and Mr. Stevens an 85-year-old male, have both been admitted to hospital with influenza A and a secondary bacterial infection. This essay will compare and contrast how to maintain adequate levels of oxygenation in both patients, particularly referencing their differing ages and development. Both Jane and Mr. Stevens are currently receiving oxygen via nasal prongs and both were previously receiving oxygen via a face mask. This…

Asthma and the Long Term Affects La Porcha Stell Lone Star College Kingwood Asthma and Long Term Effects What is Asthma? Asthma is when the airway becomes obstructed and block due to inflammation and swelling. When this event occurs, it becomes very difficult for a person to breathe and very dangerous because asthma can be very life threatening if the proper care and medication is not administered in time. Asthma affects a lot of people in this world from children, Adults, and elderly; some…

Pneumonia is an acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by a microorganism. Pneumonia can affect one or both lungs. The infection may be caused by fungi, bacteria, Parasites, viruses and chemicals. Pneumonia produces inflammation in the lung's air sacs, also referred to as alveoli. The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe. Pneumonia often is a complication of another condition, such as the flu. Symptoms of pneumonia can range from mild to life threatening…