of which are known to be poisonous) are present in cigarettes .Tobacco is a nervous system stimulant that triggers complex biochemical and neurotransmitter disruptions. It elevates heart rate and blood pressure‚ constricts blood vessels‚ irritates lung tissue‚ and diminishes your ability to taste and smell. ADDICTION Nicotine in tobacco – a strong poison – is the most addictive of all drugs. It stimulates the same areas of the brain as cocaine and amphetamines
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BRONCHITIS What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi‚ the airways that carry air flow from the trachea to the lungs. This means‚ that it is the inflammation of the mucus producing layers on he bronchi. These layers are responsible for the protection of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be divided into two categories namely acute and chronic bronchitis. Acute and Chronic Bronchitis Acute and chronic bronchitis are the two types of bronchitis that exist
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Impaired gas exchange related to lung consolidation as evidenced by increased work of breathing. alveolar capillary membrane changes secondary to inflammation. Bronchospasm‚ which occurs in many pulmonary diseases‚ reduces the caliber of the small bronchi and may cause dyspnea‚ static secretions and infections. Bronchospasm can sometimes be detected by stethoscope when wheezing or diminished breath sounds are heard. Increase mucous production along with decrease mucous ciliary’s action‚ contributes
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fatigue and pain in the chest. It is triggered when the lining of the airways in the lungs become irritated. To determine‚ whether or not bronchitis is contagious‚ it is important to understand the types of contagious. Chronic bronchitis: This type of bronchitis happens when the airways get continuously irritated. It may last for months or even years and tend to come back. It is caused by stuff that irritates the lungs such as dust‚ chemicals‚ smoke‚ fire and smoking cigarettes. Even though chronic
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means‚ “To breathe hard.” Just as the definition of the word‚ people with asthma have a hard time breathing‚ tightness in the chest and wheezing can occur. It is also a chronic disease of the respiratory system‚ which the respiratory passages in the lungs become oversensitive and overactive. (i) B. Frequency of Asthma Occurrence 1. Nearly 25 million Americans suffer from asthma (over 8% of adults‚ over 9% of children)‚ and 60% of asthma cases are “allergic-asthma.” The prevalence of asthma
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rapidly corrected with supplemental low-flow oxygen therapy. However‚ he gradually became more oxygen dependent on high-flow oxygen‚ eventually requiring intubation with mechanical ventilation in order to maintain his oxygenation. He underwent an open-lung biopsy in an attempt to delineate the etiology of his pulmonary situation‚ and this was reported as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in alveolitis. The specimen was sent to the mayo clinic pathology department for further evaluation‚ and they were able
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rapidly corrected with supplemental low flow oxygen therapy however‚ he gradually became more oxygen dependent on high flow oxygen‚ eventually requiring intubation with mechanical ventilation in order to maintain his oxygenation. He underwent an open lung biopsy in an attempt to delineate the etiology of his pulmonary situation‚ and this was reported as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and alveolitis. The specimen was sent to the Forest General Pathology department for further evaluation‚ and they were
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asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodes of where the patient may experience shortness of breath and wheezing. This difficulty in breathing is caused by the swelling and constriction of airways of the lungs. (Bernstein & Levy 2014‚ p. 03-04) The physiological process of asthma can vary from person to person depending
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Following the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct and ensuring confidentiality‚ dignity and respect is maintained throughout this essay‚ I will be changing the child’s name to Alfie (NMC‚ 2015). Alfie was a 3 year old who my mentor and I triaged and assessed in the early hours of the morning in A and E. He presented with a barking cough‚ temperature of 40°C and very irritable. These are all common signs and symptoms of croup. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2012) defines
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effects‚ long term and short-term effects. The short term effects happen after a few years of smoking and usually are coughing‚ wheezing‚ dizziness‚ nausea‚ shortness of breath‚ phlegm production‚ bad breath‚ decreased physical fitness and reduced lung function. Although those may not seem bad or even noticeable at the time they are nothing compared to the long-term effects. The long-term effects‚ which happen after years and years of smoking‚ include Emphysema‚ heart disease‚ pregnancy complications;
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