for the other and lead to the misdiagnosis and treatments that are associated with each respiratory disease. If one has never been faced with the reality of living with either of these diseases knowing what to look for is something that is not easy. While asthma and COPD are both similar respiratory defects‚ COPD is often misdiagnosed asthma and goes untreated. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory of the airways. The inflammation of the airways is usually associated with constant wheezing
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the mentality of smoking done as part of a rite or for social functions only‚ has progressed into smoking as a daily habit‚ a need‚ an addiction. Thus‚ terms as menthol and lights‚ second hand smoke‚ nicotine and diseases like lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have become somewhat like household terms. No matter how light-heartedly the phrase above mentioned may be taken‚ what they connote in terms of effects is far more surreally dangerous than to be taken for granted
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combat air pollution. Because life is too precious to waste it breathing bad air. Air pollution is a health hazard to us because it is a factor of cancer‚ diseases and permanent health issues. There are numerous health problems associated with air pollution most of them are respiratory such as asthma‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ and lung cancer (Martin Hughes). Not only is it effecting normal healthy adults but the NIEHS finds children are most likely to get ill/cancer from
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Carpers pattern of knowing was suggested. Jill wright suggested the addition of a fifth pattern of‚ sociopolitical knowing. Sociopolitical knowing defines the cultural aspect of knowing and how it influences each person’s understanding of health and disease. This paper will focus on a clinical scenario I encountered in my nursing career‚ and I will integrate how the ways of knowing can change ones way of being. The Use Ways of Knowing in a Clinical Scenario Nursing professionals are often
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the arms and legs‚an inabilty to concentrate on their work and coughing more than usual.These unpleasent symptoms make some people continue to smoke‚even though the symptoms usually disappear in a relatively short time. Smoking causes a number of diseases‚some of them life-threatening.Cigarette smoke contains over 4000 chemicals‚some of which are harmful to the body.We shall find more about the ones that have been linked to health problems. · NICOTINE This is the addictive drug that is present in
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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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Mr. John was a 70 year old male‚ 170 lbs‚ 5’4" with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He had a smoking history. He was transferred from the hospital to the Nursing home before six months. He had a history of congestive heart disease and osteoarthritis. When I assessed him‚ he had a weak but persistent cough‚ and midsternal chest pain from coughing. He had an elevated temperature and Oxygen saturation was 89%. Other vital signs were stable. He had a dry skin‚ redness‚ and irritation of
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Uranium is a crucial part of everyday life in the 21st century‚ however‚ the mining of this element likely contributed to countless cases of pulmonary diseases. To cover the scope of this paper one needs to understand what uranium is and why is it dangerous‚ how it interacts with the people around it‚ and what is being done to ensure safety in this occupation? Indirectly we use uranium every day to generate power via fission. The splitting of the atom produces heat‚ which in turn produces steam
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human‚ plant‚ animal life‚ or to property(wikipedia). The presence of pollutants in the outdoor air contributes to numerous health effects ranging fro m irritation and odor to acute and long term lung impairments‚ such as chronic bronchitis‚ asthma‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ lung cancer‚ and cardiovascular problems(Suwanwaiphatthana‚ 2010). Children‚ especially those under 8 years of age‚ are at greater risk fro m outdoor air pollution due to lung development and function(Suwanwaiphatthana
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many ways beyond not smoking. Whether using these strategies preventatively or to reduce symptoms of a condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ we can make a positive difference in the health of our respiratory system. Here are some of the preventive measures to insure the healthiness of our respiratory system. Step 1 Exercise regularly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week to promote overall health. Always check
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