AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE 29:209-2 14 (1 996) Chronic Lung Disease Secondary to Ammonia Inhalation Injury: A Report on Three Cases Rafael E. de la Hoz‚ MD‚ MPH‚ Donald P. Schlueter‚ MD‚ and William N. Rom‚ MD‚ MPH Inhalation of highly hydrosoluble toxicants‚ like ammonia‚ can be associated with chronic lung diseases‚ which have been partially characterized. We present the cases of three patients who were evaluated 2 years after massive exposure to ammonia in occupational settings
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Asthma effects over 2 million Americans and presents in various forms depending on the individual’s number of events (Woo & Wynne‚ 2011). Classification of the frequency of one’s symptoms and use of medications indicate the level of control one has of their asthma. S.E.’s documented history of “mild persistent” asthma and presentation of symptoms requiring the use an albuterol inhaler daily‚ in addition to hospitalization twice in a year and frequent emergency department visits (ED) identify asthma
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A. The Patient with A Disturbance in Oxygenation Objectives: At the end of this unit the student will be able to: 1. Identify the natural defense mechanisms of the respiratory system‚ and correlate changes in these defense mechanisms with respiratory dysfunction. 2. Describe effects of aging on the respiratory system. 3. Identify significant assessment data that should be obtained from a patient. 4. Describe pH and the mechanisms that regulate acid-base balance. 5. Describe the common
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English 12 Desiree Rusterucci September 30 2012 Research paper Electronic Cigarette What are electronic cigarettes? E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution in a disposable cartridge
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Diagnoses defined: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) – Orthopnea – Acute Coronay Syndrome – Diabetes – Hypertension – Acute anxiety – Chronic depression – Past and present health status: Present: Chronically ill (see diagnoses above) Past: COPD‚ peripheral vascular disease (no surgery due to medical condition)‚ acute coronary syndrome (Jul ’08)‚ previous rt carotid endarterectomy‚ CVA‚ hypertension for many years‚ and type II diabetes for more than 15yrs. Family‚ support systems‚ community
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depression‚ fatigue(caffine) | Excessive CNS stimulation‚ headache‚ dizziness‚ apprehension‚ disorientation‚ insominia‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ cough‚ dyspnea‚ urinary retention‚ tachy‚ palpitations | Hypersensitivity‚ convulsive disorders‚ ventilation disorders (COPD)‚ HTN‚ Hyperthyrodism‚ depression‚ do not give amphetamines and anorexoants concurrently‚ within 14 days of antidepressant‚ glaucoma‚ pregnancy
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Razan Dyler‚ a representative of the organization in Iraq‚ told Al-Monitor‚ “It was very difficult to track these cases‚ which occurred throughout the Iraqi provinces‚ including some in Iraqi Kurdistan. The situation in the latter is even more complicated [than in the rest of Iraq]‚ in light of the absence of laws criminalizing human trafficking in the region. Thus‚ people can easily carry out trafficking there‚ and the perpetrators have no reservations and fear nothing.” Dyler added that the majority
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Every day‚ three hours a day‚ training occurs place in the humble pool of the UNE Northeasters. The season starts off strong‚ yet midway through there is exacerbation of some swimmers’ asthma. Last year I identified potential contributors to this problem by observing my teammates and examining symptoms. The considerable drop in stamina‚ strength‚ and quality of life for my fellow swimmers empowered the drive to determine what change was needed. Light conversation between sets soon transformed to
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And 14.6 million Americans have asthma. Oftentimes‚ asthma and allergies occur together. When they do‚ they can make life miserable if left untreated. Millions of Americans have breathing problems because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ or COPD‚ which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Breathing problems may also stem from other serious problems such
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INTRODUCTION Symptom management is a fundamental aspect of palliative care (WHO 2003). It is the primary therapeutic goal of service delivery and is aimed at subjective wellbeing (De Canno & Martini 2001). Although it is estimated that 90% of patients who access palliative care services have a diagnosis of cancer (Bruera % Portenoy 2001)‚ governments worldwide are now committed to ensuring that palliative care is available to all who need it‚ including patients diagnosed with incurable non-malignant
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