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    Paul Ross PAS-3 Professor Irving PAS 665 Emphysema - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory condition characterized by airflow limitation currently affecting more than 5% of the population and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In the US COPD is ranked 3rd in cause of death responsible for killing more than 120‚000 individuals per year. The National Health Interview Survey reports the prevalence of emphysema

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    obstructive pulmonary disease‚ or COPD‚ which affects the function of the lungs and how they deliver oxygen into the body. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema and involves a change in the structure of your lung tissue and airways. If you have asthma‚ smoking can increase the frequency and severity of attacks. Smoking diminishes lung function‚ so you may experience shortness of breath even with little or no exertion.Effects on Fertility and Babies Smoking contributes to infertility and decreases

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    strategicmanagementinsight.com http://www.strategicmanagementinsight.com/tools/pest-pestel-analysis.html PEST & PESTEL Analysis Definition 1. “PEST analysis – an analysis of the political‚ economic‚ social and technological factors in the external environment of an organization‚ which can affect its activities and performance.” [1] 2. “PESTEL model involves the collection and portrayal of information about external factors which have‚ or may have‚ an impact on business.”[2] Understanding

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    professionals that post educational materials and respond to posts. Dr. Gary‚ a therapist‚ works with individuals living with chronic conditions and Pharmacist George‚ a licensed pharmacist‚ is certified in smoking cessation‚ diabetes and cholesterol management‚ nutrition planning‚ and personal training. HealthCentral.com which was founded by Jane M. Martin‚ a Respiratory Therapist with a degree in Elementary Education and over 30 years experience in respiratory care‚ who promotes understanding of COPD

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    A Review of Albuterol use in Infants with Respiratory Virus Kaitlyn Coulter Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia in pediatric patients [1]. RSV bronchiolitis affects infants between the ages of 0–3 months with greater severity [2]. The viral process impairs normal pulmonary gas exchange leading to ventilation-perfusion mismatch and subsequent hypoxemia. The care of infants

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    hours before she was able to see a physician. The physician did a complete exam and ordered blood tests‚ a chest x-ray‚ lung scan and electrocardiogram.The patient waited for three more hours before the physician told her that he believed she had asthma and should follow up with her primary care physician. The physician also prescribed a bronchodilator. In the time prior to this patient’s visit‚ the hospital had experienced a decrease with patient satisfaction‚ an increase in patients leaving prior

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    airways. These are used to treat bronchospasm and if the patient has very thick secretions. Inhaler or a nebulizer can be used to take bronchodilator medications. vi. Antimycobacterial antibiotics: are best to treat mycobacterial infections. Nursing Management: - 1. Oxygen therapy: provide oxygen to the patient if there is difficulty in breathing and to raise the low-oxygen level. 2. Postural drainage: chest physiotherapy should be given to facilitate sputum production. Chest clapping is done by using

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    leadership being used. State pros and cons of such a style of leadership being used in the organisation. Support your discussion with the relevant examples. 1. Introduction to Leadership Leading is considered to be known as the foundation of the management. Leadership involves an equal distribution of power between leaders and group members. Therefore‚ it is extremely challenging to be an effective leader. To become so‚ a leader must have such abilities as knowing instinctively how to inspire employees

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    Does the cough come with shortness of breath and wheezing? | Yes | These symptoms may be a sign of ASTHMA‚ a constriction of the airways. | | Asthma can be dangerous and should be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. | No | | | |

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    cannot promote a good nutritious diet for children and young people. At times chronic illness affects their development. Some conditions even affect the motor skill development. Asthma affects lungs‚ they cannot breath properly. They are allergic to dust or pollen. My friend’s kid suffers from asthma. At school‚ he would like to take part in physical activities but he cannot because of his condition‚ this affects their day to day life. Parents and

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