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    Wendy‚ I think your description of the pathophysiology of asthma was right on point. Due to the release of the mediators causing an increase in blood flow and vasoconstriction‚ which is why his BP increased and experiencing tachycardia. With bronchoconstriction‚ causing him to used excessive muscle to breathing‚ leading him to have tachypnea of 42 with shallow breathing. Since the patient is experiencing exacerbating‚ it is important to act quickly and manage it by early treatment and education

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    research done on asthma and genetics and this research is ongoing. Some research on this is pointing at a synergistic nature within the pathophysiology of asthma. “Polymorphisms in the gene that encodes platelet-activating factor hydrolase‚ an intrinsic neutralizing agent of platelet-activating factor in most humans‚ may play a role in susceptibility to asthma and asthma severity” (Morris & Pearson‚ 2016). There has been evidence which has suggested that the prevalence of asthma is reduced in association

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    Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airway‚ which are also called bronchial tubes. The bronchioles are responsible for carry oxygen in and out of the lungs. The airways get tighter and get congested due to a build up mucus. About one of fifteen of people that suffered from asthma experienced attack of wheezing breathlessness‚ chest tightness and coughing. There is no cure for asthma‚ but the majority of patients that receive proper treatment can continue with a normal life (Wexler‚ B. 2013)

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    Scenario Pathophysiology of Asthma Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by episodes in which the bronchioles constrict due to oversensitivity. In asthma‚ the airways (bronchioles) constrict making it difficult to get air in or out of the lungs. Breathlessness is the main symptom. The bronchi and bronchioles become inflamed and constricted. Asthmatics usually react to triggers. Triggers are substances and situations that would not normally trouble an asthma free person. Asthma is either

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    HPRS 2301 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY CHAPTER 4 – Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System Orderly Function of the Endocrine System Two Systems Interaction-as one system starts‚ ends‚ or extends the activity of the other. Nervous System-creates an immediate but short lived response‚operating on the priciples of electricity through impulse conduction. Endocrine System- has a slightly slower onset and a longer duration of action‚ and uses highly specific and powerful hormones to control its

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    Sickle Cell Anemia is an inherited disease characterized by periods of relative health alternating with episodes of severe illness caused when sickle shaped [pic]red blood cells block small blood vessels. According to the encyclopedia here’s the pathophysiology of the disease; Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the B globin chain of hemoglobin‚ causing the amino acid glutamic acid to be replaced with the hydrophobic amino acid valine at the sixth position. The B globin gene is found on the

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    Mr. Evje 3/10/13 ASTHMA Asthma is a lung disease that is chronic and it aggravates and tightens the airways of a person. Asthma cause recurring periods of wheezing‚ which is a whistling sound when a person breathes‚ tightness in the chest area‚ a shortness of breath‚ and coughing. Coughing mostly happens at night time or either early in the morning. The airways are the tubes that carries air in and out of the lungs‚ so it is difficult for a person who has asthma because their airways are

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    Asthma 1.) The organ system asthma affect is the respiratory system (the lungs). Asthma is diagnosed based on medical and family histories‚ a physical exam‚ and test result. During an asthma attack the person have an acute episodes when the airways in their lungs become narrow and becomes more difficult to breath. The lungs and airways overreact to certain triggers‚ in which the lining of the airways become swollen and inflamed‚ tightness of the chest‚ and increased of mucus in the lungs. It is

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    Pathophysiology . Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being treated with insulin. However‚ respiratory paralysis have been developed requiring assisted ventilation. What is the mechanism for the respiratory failure? A myasthenic-like reaction associated with DKA. Fructose accumulation and its intolerance. Hyperkalaemia. Hypophosphataemia. Primary adrenal insufficiency is typically accompanied by: Diabetes mellitus. Hypercalcaemia. Sudden recent weight gain. Hypotension. Causes of hypoparathyroidism

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