Labyrinthitis is a disorder of the inner ear. The membranous labyrinth of the sensory organs; such as the saccule‚ utricle‚ cochlea‚ and semicircular canals‚ are invaded by infectious microorganisms and damage the vestibular and auditory organs. (Boston‚ 2015) The vestibular nerves‚ of the inner ear‚ can also become inflamed and cause vertigo and dizziness. (Campellone‚ 2015) Vertigo is described as “feeling as if the room is spinning.” (Dizziness and vertigo‚ 2016) Equilibrium‚ a special sense‚
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A Throat Infections Egg Harbor Township NJ is a virus or bacteria that infects the back of your throat. Once an infection has been established‚ the throat can swell‚ become red and have pain. There are several viruses and bacteria that can cause a throat infection. It is very important that when you have an infection in your throat to get it treated. There are several Throat Infections Egg Harbor Township NJ that are caused by viruses. The common cold‚ type A flu‚ type B flu‚ laryngitis and the
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Over exposure to asbestos can cause asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Once considered as a miracle substance‚ it was popular generated by its factors just like light weight‚ resistance to heat etc. It is a naturally manifesting product‚ which was generally used in various commercial and consumer products. Making construction materials including cement‚ insulation along with roofing shingles to consumer along with industrial applications including automobile brake pads‚ hair dryers along with pipe insulation
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Aerosolizing drugs is a common form of therapy used to treat inflammation in airways‚ bronchospasms‚ manage diseases‚ improve pulmonary functions and aid in mucosal clearance. Aerosol therapy is delivered through a wide variety of devices and amongst many different age groups. Pediatric patients (infants and children) is a patient population who receives this type of therapy often. Aerosol delivery is a type of therapy that differs between adults and children‚ a few reasons being: the anatomy
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History and Physical Examination Critical Care Unit Treatment Record Patient Name: Putul Barua Patient ID: 135799 Room No.: CCU4 Date of Admission: 01/07/2012 Admitting/Attending Physician: Simon Williams‚ MD‚ Pulmonary Thoracic Surgery Admitting Diagnosis 1. Rule out Myocardial Infarction 2. History of tuberculosis 3. Hemoptysis 4. Status post embolectomy Chief Complaint: tightness in the chest‚ shortness of breath‚ fast heart rate. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Mr. Barua
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A Nursing Diagnosis for Cystic Fibrosis Nursing diagnoses describe problems that can be addressed by nursing measures. Because nurses can ’t diagnose a disease or prescribe medication‚ a nursing diagnosis doesn ’t describe a disease or prescribe medications or treatments beyond a nurse ’s scope of practice. In the case of a disease like cystic fibrosis‚ nursing diagnoses center on treating problems caused by the disease. Description According to the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
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Asthma is a chronic disease in the lungs. The airways allows air to come in and out of the lungs. Airways are always inflamed. This makes it difficult for breathing. Causes wheezing‚ coughing‚ shortness of breath‚ and chest tightens. People who have a family history of allergies and asthma are more prone to getting this disease. Many people with asthma also have allergies‚ this is called allergic asthma. Asthma is controlled with two types of medicines: long term control and quick relief medicines
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COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Angelia Alleyne HCS/245 May 4‚ 2015 Professor Lori Olson COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ or COPD‚ is a long-term disease that causes breathing problems. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. COPD‚ however‚ is a heterogeneous collection of diseases with differing causes‚ pathogenic mechanisms‚ and physiological effects. Therefore a comprehensive approach
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During the day‚ I observed parts of two different surgeries. The first client was in surgery for a thoracotomy to perform a lung biopsy. The surgeon said that the chest x-ray showed infiltrates and that pulmonologist wanted a tissue sample. The patient was a male approximately 60 years old. He had a large barrel chest‚ which might indicate COPD. The procedure involved making an incision in the chest between two ribs. The surgeon continued cutting and cauterizing the incision until he reach
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Asthma: The Causes and Symptoms Asthma is a disorder of the respiratory system in which the passages of the lung periodically narrow‚ causing coughing‚ wheezing‚ and shortness of breath. When Henry was little he was diagnosed with asthma. Now carries an inhaler with him to help keep him from having asthma attacks. Many people experience asthma symptoms everyday. Asthma can be controlled by avoiding triggers such as dust or smoke. There are three symptoms of asthma. The first
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