There are many type of disease that can affect the Respiratory system. The disease that can affect this system is Lung Cancer‚ Bronchitis‚ Emphysema and Pneumonia. The disease that can affect the system as well is called Asthma. This disease is one of the common diseases I’ve known beside lung cancer. Asthma is a lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. When the airways get inflamed‚ it causes the airways to become swollen and the muscles around it tighten. This makes it difficult for
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the cardiac rage‚ adequately resolving these cardiac issues. I managed the pt ventilator in intensive care status along with my respitory theraoy team. Unfortunately the pt developed multiple infections‚ hospital acquired‚ including Klebsiella pneumonia infection and probable fungemia. Multiple eval
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Cystic Fibrosis is a severe inherited disease that affects 30‚000 children each year in the United States. As the disease is inherited‚ it is created by a mutated protein that regulates the equilibrium of salt in each cell. This mutated protein affects the normal function of Epithelial Cells or sweat cells and cells that line the lungs. This defected epithelial cell creates a thick and sticky mucus that can impair the flow of oxygen to the lungs. CF is a chronic disease that can affect every aspect
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A pneumothorax is the development of trapped air in the thoracic cavity that can lead to the collapse of one‚ or both lungs if left untreated. There are two main types of pneumothorax‚ traumatic pneumothorax‚ and spontaneous pneumothorax‚ with spontaneous pneumothorax being broken down into primary pneumothorax and secondary pneumothorax. There are several risk factors and causes of a pneumothorax. It is important to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a pneumothorax and how to treat
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Cystic Fibrosis- ELT 2 The Problem Section One Cystic Fibrosis‚ also known as mucovoidosis‚ or mucoviscidosis‚ is an incurable‚ inherited genetic condition caused by two homozygous recessive alleles. In order for a child to inherit this disorder‚ both of its parents must either be a sufferer or carrier of the gene. The condition itself is caused by a faulty gene found on chromosome seven that controls the movement of salt and water through the cell membrane.  In cases of Cystic Fibrosis
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further causes impaired mucus secretion which obstructs the airway due to retention of secretions. Inflammatory scarring replaces the lung functioning and causes bronchiectasis. The inflammation may spread beyond the airways and may cause interstitial pneumonia. The cells which cause inflammation in bronchiectasis are neutrophils‚ lymphocytes‚
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common cold have been know to have the same symptoms: ‘cough‚ chills‚ sore throat‚ runny nose‚ muscle/body aches‚ headaches‚ and fatigue‚’ the only difference is that the common cold has a milder effect‚ while the flu can cause serious problems like pneumonia; special tests in the first days must be conducted to tell them apart
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Henry Williams is a 74-year-old African American who was admitted for shortness of breath secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. His past medical history is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ cardiovascular disease‚ hyperlipidemia‚ asthma‚ hear loss‚ and hypertension. His neighbor brought him to the emergency room because he was having difficulty breathing and weakness. When he was brought to the emergency room‚ he was very weak and restlessness. Williams breathing
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the organs that allow us to breathe. Breathing problems caused by lung disease may prevent the body from getting enough oxygen. Examples of lung diseases are: * Asthma‚ chronic bronchitis‚ and emphysema * Infections‚ such as influenza and pneumonia * Lung cancer * Sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis * Pulmonary hypertension * Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) The Effect of Cigarette Smoke on the lungs Cigarette smoke has a negative effect on the body entirely
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to take the medicines that are prescribed. Patients has to learn how to manage their COPD like GSK states “learn how to prevent other illnesses” (GSK). GSK states‚ “make sure to get your flu shot and pneumonia shot‚ because people with COPD are at greater risk for developing the flu and pneumonia”(GSK). GSK describes how treatments can help‚ “The right treatments can help you feel better on a day-to-day basis‚ improve your level of activity‚ slow the progression of COPD‚ and help your breathing”(GSK)
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