Pneumonia

with glucocorticosteroids this will reduce airway inflammation. This is usually prescribed to persons at stages with advanced COPD. Keeping up vaccinations is very important to prevent infections of the airways such as Pneumococcal vaccine for pneumonia. Also preventing any type of virus and sickness is important because most people may suffer from lower immune systems. Getting a flu shot to prevent influenza is a recommended yearly vaccine as well. Different types of therapy to include…

The Effectiveness of Deep Breathing Exercises on Pulmonary Function One of the first frameworks nursing students learn in school is the importance of assessing the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). These three concepts are critical for survival, and alteration of any of these can result in death. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involves two conditions: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema is characterized by the loss of lung elasticity and destruction of…

Nosocomial infection prevention is a priority concern for all healthcare workers. A common nosocomial infection within hospital critical care units is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Prevention of VAP is crucial since it is believed to increase mortality and length of hospitalization. As with all infections, prevention, early detection, and treatment is required to reduce mortality and decrease costs associated with VAP. Prevention of VAP through research of pathophysiology,…

While in Earth Clinic, oregano is a good medicine to cure asthma. Asthma is a respiratory condition caused by difficulty in breathing that’s why it results in an allergic reaction. It usually occurs when the airways swell and produce excess mucus. And because of it it can cause asthma attack which can bring you in distress that’s why the anti inflammatory power of oregano can eliminate the causes of asthma and prevent the danger of the respiratory system. According results…

Pertussis Pathophysiology Pertussis is an extremely contagious respiratory infection that is usually referred to as “whooping cough”. This is a respiratory disease that is caused by the organism Bordetella pertussis this is a gram- negative bacteria that is transmitted only from human to human. Pertussis is transmitted through droplets up to 3 weeks after the cough has started if untreated. After it is inhaled the organism attaches itself to the ciliated respiratory epithelial cells that are in…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. It's caused by smoking cigarettes or long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter. Your lungs are directly affected by COPD, because air travels down your trachea and into your lungs through the bronchi. The bronchi are divided into many smaller tubes or bronchioles that end in clusters of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Your lungs rely on the natural…

which then progresses to intense bouts of coughing. These bouts can be followed by vomiting, choking or a sharp intake of breath which causes a distinctive “whooping” sound. If not correctly managed Pertussis can lead to complications including: pneumonia, seizures, coma, brain damage and death. Kyle is presenting with symptoms of rhinorrhea (runny nose), red-bloodshot…

Background: Francisella tularensis (F.tularensis) is the etiological microorganism for tularemia. There are different forms of tularemia such as respiratory tularemia. Respiratory tularemia is the most severe form of tularemia with a high rate of mortality; if not treated. Therefore, traditional microbiological tools and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) are not useful for a rapid, reliable, accurate, sensitive and specific diagnosis. But, DNA microarray technology does. DNA microarray technology…

Aspiration pneumonia is a condition in which there is inflammation in the lungs and bronchial tubes as a result from inhaling foreign matter. Aspiration pneumonia most likely a result from inhaling food, vomitus, or liquid. This may lead to a bacterial infection. Risk factors include sedation, coma, intoxication, poor gag reflex, dysphagia, and age, particularly in older adults. Visual signals of aspiration pneumonia include chest pain, cyanosis, crackling in the lungs, decreased oxygen,…

Introduction: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a part of the family Enterobacteriaceae. This genus is a gram negative and it has no flagella, which meant that this bacterium is not motile. However, it can move with the use of the current that is produced by the water. This bacterium has the ability to cause destructive change in a man or animals lungs if aspirated. In addition, this is also one of the most contacted pathogen in a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) or nosocomial infection. In this…