Spirometry

What is COPD? Let’s just say it is a condition that makes it harder for any individual who may have it to breathe. Two forms that can lead to COPD are; Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. A main cause to COPD is long-term exposure to substance that can irritate as well as damage the lungs. The main focus with irritants is caused by cigarette smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes as well as dust. At times with COPD you may not feel symptoms; there can either be no symptoms or mild symptoms. As the…

lifestyle and nutrition were also not taken into account. (Volk et al., 2013) The second study cited the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) by some of the sample children as a limitation. Because ICS reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, the spirometry tests would be influenced by their use (Liu et al., 2009). The third study states that because busy roadways offer multiple reasons for death and injury, the mortality statistics need to take this into account (Jerrett et al, 2009).…

The patient has seasonal allergies and she reports that she smoked in her 20’s. She had a change in her job and now works as an assistant at an Artisan Bread Bakery. She had to take this job to help with finances. She could be behind on bills. She possibly took a pay cut. She is at a free clinic, so it is assumed that she lost her insurance. She is unable to pay for a lot of different tests. List any further questions you have for Margaret and link them to their respective differential…

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…

documentation that includes records stating hospital, emergency facility, and/or physician records indicating the dates of treatment. Other documentation needed to receive benefits include clinical and laboratory findings—such as the results of spirometry and arterial blood gas studies--, any treatments that have been administered, time period needed for treatment, and clinical results. You will also need to…

might be infected. Some of the treatments that may be implemented to help treat people with pneumonia are antibiotic to help kill the bacteria or the virus. Respiratory therapy that can help remove mucus from the lungs. Postural drainage, incentive spirometry, and chest physiotherapy. Oxygen therapy is another form of treatment it helps oxygen to get through the cells and lungs. Pneumonia Symptoms, Causes, Treatments & More. (n.d.). Retrieved January 04, 2017, from…

can diagnose children over the age of 5 years with the same tests they would do on an adult. They may ask if the child has eczema or hay fever as these usually come hand in hand with asthma. These tests are called pulmonary function tests. A spirometry is a breathing test to assess how well a persons lungs work. A peak flow test is another test that measures how fast you can blow out air from your lungs. If these tests arent clear then an airway responsivness test may be carried out as well…

Air pollution is a serious public health concern globally [1]. Exposure to ambient air pollution increases mortality and morbidity [2]. Ambient air particulate matter (PM) is the main component of air pollution and has a significant impact on human health [3]. Epidemiologic studies have shown that lung function of people is adversely affected by exposure to airborne particulate matters (APM) pollution [4-6]. In the other words, there is evidence from past studies that ambient air PM (such as PM2…

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times a week; continued exposure to allergens and triggers. (Chisholm-Burns, et al., p. 253). 2. Classify JR’s exacerbation severity based on PEF and symptoms. Not able to assess if his peak flows. “Predicted lung function values from either spirometry or PEF are related to a person’s age, gender, height and ethnicity.” (Kaufman, 2011, p. 52).…