destroys the stretchy fibres in the lungs. Chronic bronchitis‚ emphysema(a form of chronic lung disease) and inhaling pollutants. Genetic factors (lack of protective protein produced by the liver called alpha-1 antitrypsin) and having a history of asthma can also be a possible risk factor. http://www.lungchicago.org/site/files/487/54229/419921/573724/COPD_Causes_and_Risk_Factors.pdf Signs and symptoms The symptoms are long-lasting cough‚ wheezing‚ frequent coughing‚ tightness in the chest and difficulty
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COPD COPD is characterized by airflow limitation that is poorly reversible. Cumulative‚ chronic exposure to cigarette smoking is the number one cause of the disease‚ but repeated exposure to secondhand smoke‚ air pollution and occupational exposure (to coal‚ cotton‚ grain) are also important risk factors. Chronic inflammation plays a major role in COPD pathophysiology. Smoking and other airway irritants cause neutrophils‚ T-lymphocytes‚ and other inflammatory
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lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD refers to two lung diseases‚ emphysema‚ and chronic bronchitis and is an obstruction to breathing that decreases air exchange in the lungs. Emphysema does not always coexist with chronic bronchitis. Asthma‚ Pulmonary Fibrosis‚ or Pulmonary Hypertension is not diagnosed as COPD. Some people may think they simply have a "smoker’s cough" or that breathlessness is just a part of getting older. It may be nothing serious or it may be an early symptom of
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Karsheara Johnson Bronchitis HCS/245 March 30‚ 2015 Cheryl Meaux Bronchitis Definition Bronchitis is the inflammation of the membrane that lines the air way and bronchial tube that is found in the lungs. This is a disorder that can turn out to be either acute or chronic. Sometimes it can come suddenly due to a cold or can just reoccur out of nowhere for many years. Most men are more of a target for bronchitis than women are. Most Americans that develop acute bronchitis may become
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AIDS‚ alcohol‚ drug abuse‚ car crashes‚ murders‚ suicides and fires-combined! That’s unbelievable! Smoking damages your health in many ways‚ for example it can cause cancer‚ serious ailments (such as heart attacks and strokes)‚ respiratory problems‚ asthma attacks‚ cold fingers‚ and dull sense of smell and taste. Smoking can increase your chances of having a premature death. Do you want those problems happening to you? I don’t think so… so don’t smoke! It will only ruin your life! Approximately 3.5
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can inhale and exhale as well as measures how fast they can exhale. Spirometer values below average may be a sign that a patient lungs are not functioning as well as they should be. Furthermore‚ a spirometer is a common office test used to diagnose asthma‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and certain other conditions that affect breathing. Deep breathing exercises will help open the air sacs in the patient lungs and may reduce the chance of developing breathing complication after surgery
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• Worldwide‚ allergic rhinitis is the most common atopic disorder affecting 18% to 40% of adults. It has been generally diagnosed based on the history‚ physical exam and objective testing. The Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) document classifies it based on its chronicity (intermittent or persistent) and severity which is based on symptoms and quality of life (mild‚ or moderate/ severe). The terms “seasonal” and “perennial” allergic rhinitis were previously categorized as allergic
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in nicotine and other toxic chemicals just like smokers do…. Secondhand smoke can cause harm in many ways. In the United States alone‚ each year it is responsible for: * Increases in the number and severity of asthma attacks in about 200‚000 to 1 million children who have asthma * More than 750‚000 middle ear infections in children * An estimated 46‚000 deaths from heart disease in non-smokers who live with smokers * About 3‚400 lung cancer deaths in non-smoking adults By choosing
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COPD Blogs (3 main patient concerns) I reviewed blog posts and comments from three different sources: COPDconnect.com which has two active health 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
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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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