or gases (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease). COPD may include other airflow obstruction diseases such as‚ emphysema‚ asthma‚ and chronic bronchitis. Asthma is known as chronic reactive airway disease‚ it’s characterized by reversible inflammation and smooth muscle contraction of the bronchiole’s‚ hypersecretion of mucus‚ and edema. Asthma is usually onset by cold weather‚ laboring activities‚ chemicals‚ medications‚ and viral infections. Chronic bronchitis is widespread inflammation
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R.S. is a long-time smoker who developed bronchitic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He also has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. His arterial blood gas (ABG) values are pH = 7.32‚ PaCO2 = 60 mm Hg‚ PaO2 = 50 mm Hg‚ HCO3 - = 30 mEq/L. His hematocrit is 52% with normal red cell indices. He is taking an inhaled ß agonist and theophylline to manage his respiratory condition. At his clinic visit‚ it is noted that R.S. has an area of consolidation in his
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not related to the ankle injury; however‚ past medical history shows asthma‚ eczema (allergy) and oral thrush due to the use of inhaled beclomethasone. 2) What is the role of salbutamol in the treatment of asthma? Salbutamol is short acting beta agonist‚ which symptomatically relieves the asthmatic attacks by bronchodilation of bronchi. Acts within minutes 3) What is the role of beclomethasone in the treatment of asthma? A- To reduce the inflammation (edema) in the wall of bronchi by its
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time as this could affect their behaviour and may put them or the other children at risk of injury or harm. Asthma. Practioners should be aware of any children with asthma and their inhalers must be kept with the child at all times. It is also important for the practioners to respect that the child had asthma and not push them to do too much physical activity as they will bring on an asthma attack. Dyspraxia. As this is a condition that effects coordination‚ the setting should be child proofed
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HERBAL PLANTS Bayabas or Guava Scientific name: Psidium guajava Uses: • Antiseptic‚ astringent & anthelminthic • Kills bacteria‚ fungi and amoeba • Used to treat diarrhea in children • For Hypertension‚ diabetes and Asthma • Promotes menstruation Preparation: • Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool. • To use as mouthwash‚ gargle. • To use as wound disinfectant‚ wash affected areas 2 to 3 times a day. • For toothaches‚ chew the
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this condition similar to having emphysema? How is it different? 6-13: Emphysema and asthma are called obstructive lung diseases as they limit expiratory flow and volume. How would a spirogram look for someone with a restrictive lung disease‚ such as pulmonary fibrosis? 6-14: What volumes and capacities would change in this case‚ and would these values be increased or decreased? 6-15: In an acute asthma attack‚ the compliance of the lung is decreased‚ not increased as it was for emphysema
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environments are safe havens to raise healthy children.[1] High levels of exposure to harmful fumes and aromas produced by conventional cleaning products play a role in increasing rates of asthma‚ especially in young children. Conventional cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that are irritating to both the skin and body. Asthma cannot be cured‚ but by removing triggers in the home‚ this condition can be treated and patients can rely less on biomedicine to control symptoms. Two main symptom aggravators
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the desired time frame. One should not treat his organization as a mere source of earning money. It is essential for an individual to prioritize his work over other things. The employees must have a cordial relation with their superiors and the management for smooth flow of information and better understanding at workplace. Transparency is essential at all levels in the hierarchy to avoid conflicts and unnecessary disagreements. No one should feel neglected at work. Problems arise when queries remain
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Management Organization A deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish some specific purpose i) Distinct purpose ii) People iii) Deliberate structure Management The process of getting activities completed efficiently and effectively with and through other people. The process represents the primary activities of planning‚ organizing‚ leading‚ and controlling. Managers Someone who coordinates and oversees the work of other people so that organizational goals can be accomplished
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ACTIVITY 5 Exploring Various Breathing Patterns You will establish the baseline respiratory values in the first part of this experiment. 1. If the grid in the data control unit is not empty‚ click Clear Table to discard all previous data. 2. Adjust the radius of the airways to 5.00 mm by clicking the appropriate button next to the Radius window. Now‚ read through steps 3–5 before attempting to execute them. 3. Click Start‚ and notice that it changes to Stop to allow you to stop the respiration. Watch
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