Asthma Essays

      The industrialization and technological advancement around the world has led to many changes in the lifestyle of people. The electronic advancements have led to decreased physical activity which has increased complications regarding health. There are now increased incidences of chronic morbid conditions and cardiovascular conditions.       With time, there …

Bronchial asthma is a chronic relapsing inflammatory disorder with increased responsiveness of tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli, resulting in paroxysmal contraction of bronchial airways. It refers to a condition of subjects with widespread narrowing of the bronchial airways which changes in severity over short periods of time, either spontaneously or …

For the purpose of this essay, I will discuss the case of a five years old patient presenting to my place of work with the symptom of shortness of breath (SOB). To maintain confidentiality the pseudonym “Ryan” will be used to refer to the child and Ryan’s mother will be …

D.Z., a 65-year-old man, is admitted to a medical floor for exacerbation of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; emphysema). He has a past medical history of hypertension, which has been well controlled by Enalapril (Vasotec) for the past 6 years. He has had pneumonia yearly for the past 3 …

In review article of self-management education in asthma and COPD known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A professor of respiratory medicine and educator provide research on 5 European countries ask individuals how many times they visits their general practitioner for review of asthma or COPD. In the discussions 83% of …

Short Description of Lesson In this lesson session, all students will be learn about Incentive Spirometry theory and practical. The basic knowledge about Incentive Spirometry such as indications, contraindications and the procedure of intensive spirometry will be given. The preparation of the patient before the incentive spirometry procedure will be …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an irreversible debilitating disease of the airway that is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and is rising. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is treatable but currently there is no known cure and it is a major cause of morbidity …