Obstructive lung disease

CAUSES OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE There are two main factors causing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which is external factor and internal factor. Internal factors normally is related to inner of a person, whereas, external factors are influenced by outside factors that leaves an impact on a person. Internal factor includes cigarette smoking, pipe, cigar, and other types of tobacco smoke. Childhood respiratory infection, and Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency also contributes to…

(Ackley & Ladwig, 2013, p. 559). Mr. J’s patient short and long term goals are the following: Patient will demonstrate improved ventilation and adequate oxygenation as evidenced by blood gas levels within normal parameters. Patient will maintain clear lung fields and remain free of signs of respiratory distress Patient will verbalize understanding of oxygen supplementation and other therapeutic intervention (Ackley & Ladwig, 2013, p. 375) References Ackley, J. B., Ladwig, B. G. (2014).…

The respiratory system is accountable for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide which is found in the body. Diseases and conditions of the respiratory system are divided into two categories: viruses or bacteria and chronic (Zimmermann, 2014). Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Emphysema progressively damages the air sacs known as the alveoli, which causes shortness of breath. The alveoli in a healthy individual are clustered together. With emphysema,…

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 210 million people worldwide, and kills more than 4 million people every (Sinha, Singla, & Chowdhury, 2017, p1). COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema, is characterized by shortness of breath, along with cough and sputum production. The disease slowly and progressively, restricts airflow to the lungs, considerably decreasing quality of life. It is the fourth most common cause of death in the world (Dobrowolska, 2014), p1)…

cigarettes is the addictive substance, nicotine (American Lung Association). The myriad of short term and long term health consequences of cigarette smoke is well known. Smoking tobacco cigarettes causes coronary heart disease, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), stroke, cancer, birth defects, reduced infertility, cataracts, type two diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, other serious conditions, and death. According to the Center for Disease…

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) attributes smoking to productivity loss and medical expenditures to the amount of $3,400 per year for each adult smoker. That $3,400 does not factor in cost by smokers themselves, taxpayers, or insurance companies. In the paper “Estimating…

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way. PM 2.5 pose a threat to our health because they can pass through are nose and throat, and they lodge deep in our lungs into our cardiovascular system. PM 2.5 aggravate diseases like asthma and bronchitis, and increasing coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath (SLC, 2015). PM 2.5 also can aggravate heart problems, like congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease (SLC, 2015). Children are affected the most because they are still developing and breathe more rapidly than adults.…

1. Mr. Hayato was diagnosed with emphysema more than 10 years ago. Define emphysema and explain its underlying pathophysiology. Emphysema is a lung condition that is "characterized by the breakdown of the lungs' elastic structure and destruction of the walls of the bronchioles and aveoli." This condition breaks down the elastic structure of the surface area that is involved in respiration. Emphysema is associated with "abnormal levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood," which would…

Pulmonary rehabilitation – support includes: promoting smoking cessation, healthy nutrition associated with comorbidities reducing risk factors, physical activity individualized exercise plans, proper medication use, adherence to prescribed medications, disease self-management, psychological support. (Uptodate) 5. Influenza vaccination-recommended for COPD patients (Preventing COPD exacerbation associated with respiratory tract infections).…