Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is the condition in which the alveolar wall is thickened by scarring‚ causes the patients to have shortness of breath‚ fatigue and lower the oxygen saturation. PF may have definable causes but in many cases‚ the causes remain unknown. Those cases with unknown causes called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Air is drawn in by the nose and mouth‚ passes through the bronchi to the bronchioles and finally reaches millions of alveoli. Around the alveolar is a group of many capillaries
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COPD which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is known as a condition that progressively makes it harder to breathe because the airflow into and out of the lungs is reduced. This usually occurs because the airways and air sacs lose their elastic quality‚ the walls between the air sacs are destroyed‚ the walls of the airways become swollen‚ or if the airways are clogged because they made more mucus than usual. Three main conditions of this disease are emphysema‚ chronic obstructive bronchitis
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As a therapist it is necessary and possible to keep in mind the three phases of systemic practice. In the first phase‚ first-order perspectives draw our attention to patterns and regularities in families’ lives and experiences. In extreme cases‚ such as abuse‚ it makes sense to acknowledge realities of actions and processes. The emphasis on communication as complex and multifaceted also helps us to be more attentive to the emotional and behavioral aspects of family life. In the second phase‚ a second-order
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The systemic agenda is‚ also known as the community agenda‚ based on discussion. Keep in mind‚ the definition of community in this context mean geographical defined area. Usually‚ the community talks about the issues that matter or concerning them. Most of the discussions are talked in general or abstract sense without going into the technicality of a specific solution‚ which does not end up helping the community in the long run. In order to for the systemic agenda to make an impact
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system attacks healthy cells and tissues of a person suffering from lupus. Since the signs and symptoms of lupus can vary depending on the type of tissue affected‚ it is very difficult to diagnose and treat lupus. Pathology and Etiology of Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can develop in a patient in numerous ways‚ this leads to the different types of lupus. Some of the different types include lupus nephritis‚ which can cause the inflammation of the kidneys. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus‚
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Culture and Disease Paper: Pulmonary Tuberculosis Introduction to Health and Disease/HCS 245 July 28‚ 2013 Professor Culture and Disease Paper: Pulmonary Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. It is considered a challenging disease to diagnose‚ treat‚ and control. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is usually referred to as TB. If it is not
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MRI Systemic Therapy Outline MRI Systemic Therapy I. Mental Research Institute (also known as the Palo Alto Group) Systemic Therapy A. Richard Fisch and Don Jackson along with others working together founded the MRI. B. MRI Systemic therapy view family as a system 1. An entity in itself 2. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts C. MRI Systemic Therapy was designed with the intent of being a brief therapy 1. To find the fastest resolution to client complaint‚ relying on action-based interventions
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can potentially affect all of the systems of the body. This disease can often be seen along with other autoimmune disorders. SLE is characterized by the antibodies of a patient beginning to attack normal healthy cells. “The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans‚ and at least five million people worldwide‚ have a form of lupus‚” The Lupus Foundation of America (2015). It is often difficult and can take up
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The possible etiology of Systemic Lupus Erythematous for Miss MC is her positive familial history of autoimmune disease as evidenced by her father having rheumatoid arthritis. It is said that genetic factors increase the possibility of developing autoimmune diseases. Moreover‚ autoimmune diseases such as lupus‚ rheumatoid arthritis‚ and autoimmune thyroid disorders are more common among relatives of people with lupus than the general population. (1) Though SLE and RA are different kind of autoimmune
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatments Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. It harms the skin‚ joints‚ kidneys‚ lungs‚ nervous system‚ and the serous membranes (Specchia et al‚ 2014‚ p.1). The symptoms in patients most commonly involve a mixture of skin conditions that affect one’s muscles‚ bones‚ and joints. Furthermore‚ SLE can have blood and blood serum symptoms. Women are more commonly affected than men‚ and the disease is diagnosed in patients aged
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