Asthma With asthma‚ the muscles in the airways tighten and the lining becomes swollen and inflamed‚ producing sticky mucous. These changes cause the airways to become narrow‚ making it difficult to breathe. Most people with asthma only have symptoms when they inhale a ‘trigger’ such as pollen‚ exercise without the right preparation‚ or catch a cold or flu. Although asthma is not yet curable‚ with good management‚ people with asthma can lead normal‚ active lives. Asthma tends to run in families
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The aim of this study is to provide a detailed account of the nursing care for a patient who is experiencing a breakdown in health. One aspect of their care will be discussed in relation to the nursing process. The model used to provide an individualised programme of care will be discussed and critically analysed. Jack‚ the patient presented through Accident and Emergency to Ward D3‚ an acute medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine. He was admitted due to an exacerbation of dyspnoea‚ which
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1.1 Legislation The medicines Act (1986) – This act governs the manufacture and supply of medicines. The act also defines the categories of medicines‚ those that can only be supplied with a prescription‚ those that must be supplied by a pharmacist but do not need a prescription and those that can be brought on generally. The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) - The main purpose of the act is to prevent the misuse of controlled drugs. It puts in place the law that allows the production‚ supply and possession
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* Rash * Throat irritation * Agitation * Anxiety * Excitement * Headache | | * Protection against exercise-induced asthma * Used as relief of acute asthmatic attack * Administered – Orally/inhalation * Metered dose inhaler‚ nebulizer‚ tablets‚ and syrup * Monitor allergies * Can induce hypokalemia
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manager will make sure all the children are counted for‚ that we have the nursery mobile (no camera attached) contact numbers and first aid kits. They will sign us out on the outing form. On return they will count everyone all back in. Any medication/ inhalers needed would be taken with us on
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treatment is appalling. After watching this film my opinions about the health care of the nation I fought for and would have died for is so strong‚ that there have been times that I have had to walk away from discussions to avoid my anger. How could an inhaler cost .60 cents in Cuba and 60 dollar in America? It makes absolutely no sense! How can other countries such as France‚ Great Britain‚ and Cuba have better health care than the United States of America? I know that this issue goes much deeper than
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occurs if your airways are sensitive to allergens like dust‚ pollen‚ smoking‚ or perfume. Symptoms: Wheezing‚ shortness of breath‚ chest tightens‚ and coughing. Treatment: Using an inhaler to calm the airways. Prevention: Stay away from stimuli that trigger these symptoms‚ do not smoke‚ and always carry an inhaler. Definition: Swelling of the pleura that cover the lungs and chest wall. Causes: An infection in the lower respiratory system from a virus or bacteria. Symptoms: A sudden‚ sharp pain
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Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Engineering Computer Engineering Department A RESEARCH STUDY PLAN PROPOSAL Developing MCU – Based Nebulizer Castigo‚ Victor James Lopez‚ Verna Liza Mastrili‚ Jeremiah Pugay‚ Juan Paolo Ylaya‚ Analyn Engr. Julius S. Cansino Engr. Ronald Fernando Thesis Adviser Chapter I - The Problem and its Background Background of the Study Every individual varies. Each respires from different walks of life. Towards a particular something
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values change as they did? 6. Which of these two parameters changed more for the patient with emphysema‚ the FVC or the FEV1? 7. How is having an acute asthma attack similar to having emphysema? How is it different? 8. Describe the effect that the inhaler medication had on the asthmatic patient. 9. How much of an increase in FEV1 do you think is required for it to be considered significantly improved by the medication? 10. With moderate aerobic exercise‚ which changed more from normal breathing
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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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