In the article‚ The Differences Between COPD and Asthma by Linda Ruiz‚ it is discussed that many patients believe the symptoms they experience related to asthma‚ when in fact‚ it is actually COPD. Being able to determine the difference between asthma and COPD is a factor in effect treatment for the two diseases. Although‚ it is extremely difficult to distinguish asthma and COPD‚ there are some characteristic that establish a difference between the two. COPD consists of two lung diseases‚ chronic
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The flu never fails to strike once the winter months begin. Unfortunately‚ it can be hard to discern the beginning stages of the flu from the common cold. Recognizing the flu in it’s beginning stages can help you curb some symptoms that come along with it. Vaccinating against the flu virus every season is an even better way to combat the dreaded germ. Below is a useful guide you can reference to help you determine if you are suffering from influenza or the common cold. Check Your Symptoms In most
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Patient Interaction A full medical history and examination was taken from this patient suffering from recurrent acute exacerbations of COPD and heart failure. This 79 year old female has suffered with what she describes as a bad chest for over ten years frequently experiencing dyspnoea and chest infections. She recalls suffering many exacerbations and put this down to experiencing asthma attacks. The patient admitted she had smoked 10 cigarettes a day for 64 years- a 32 pack year history. She
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. It causes recurring periods of wheezing‚ chest tightness‚ shortness of breath‚ and coughing. The coughing usually occurs at night or early in the morning. People who have asthma have inflamed airways. It makes the airways swollen and very sensitive. Severe asthma attacks may require emergency care‚ and they can be fatal. There is no cure of asthma. Even if you feel fine‚ you still have the disease and asthma can flare up at
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The discussion regarding the pathophysiology of sepsis should include the pathophysiology of disease conduction that led to sepsis. In this case‚ the disease started from appendicitis. Therefore‚ the pathophysiology of complicated appendicitis will be discussed first. Then‚ secondary peritonitis and sepsis will follow. Complicated Appendicitis and Peritonitis The pathogeneses of appendicitis believed to be from obstruction of appendiceal lumen by bacteria‚ stool‚ lymphoid hyperplasia‚ intraluminal
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Inhalant anaesthesia in dorsal recumbency can result in hypoventilation and in the development of intrapulmonary shunts (Oura et al. 2012). The respiratory dysfunction is associated with formation of atelectasis in dependent lung areas‚ which can impair pulmonary compliance‚ gas exchange and oxygenation (Staffieri et al. 2007; De Monte et al. 2013). Such alterations may be prevented by using mechanical ventilation‚ which can be adjusted in terms of fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2)‚ positive end-expiratory
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BRONCHITIS What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi‚ the airways that carry air flow from the trachea to the lungs. This means‚ that it is the inflammation of the mucus producing layers on he bronchi. These layers are responsible for the protection of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be divided into two categories namely acute and chronic bronchitis. Acute and Chronic Bronchitis Acute and chronic bronchitis are the two types of bronchitis that exist
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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of secretory glands‚ including the glands that make mucus and sweat. "Inherited" means that the disease is passed through the genes from parents to children1‚ 2. People who have cystic fibrosis inherit two faulty cystic fibrosis genes one from each parent. The parents likely don’t have the disease themselves. Cystic fibrosis mostly affects the lungs‚ pancreas‚ liver‚ intestines‚ sinuses‚ and sex organs. Mucus is a substance made by the lining of some body tissues
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Is bronchitis contagious? Bronchitis is an ailment that is going to make you cough a lot and pant for breath along with wheezing‚ coughing‚ fatigue and pain in the chest. It is triggered when the lining of the airways in the lungs become irritated. To determine‚ whether or not bronchitis is contagious‚ it is important to understand the types of contagious. Chronic bronchitis: This type of bronchitis happens when the airways get continuously irritated. It may last for months or even years and tend
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Professional Practice Experience 1 - Holistic Health Assessment. Gender: Female Age: 26 Assessment area Findings Physical/biological Speech. Mrs.Akter Tamina can communicate properly and very efficiently. She can speak fluently without any interruption with words and rhythm‚ in moderate velocity and without shortness of breath. She can respond without any confusion. She can manage daily activities herself and can recollect
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