First‚ diaphragmatic hernias can either be congenital or environmental. Congenital hernias happen due to a problem in the development of the animal embryo. Environmental diaphragmatic hernias are often traumatic and they occur at a larger rate than congenital diaphragmatic hernias do. The condition observed was a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. A traumatic diaphragmatic hernia occurs when the diaphragm is unsettled to the point that the stomachic organs move up into the chest cavity. Usually‚ the
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Respiratory Case Study 1. Differentiate between hospital acquired (nosocomial) and community acquired pneumonia. Nosocomial pneumonia is acquired during a hospital stay. It happens when a patient is admitted into the hospital with a medical diagnosis that they are hoping to be treated for and contract the infection of pneumonia through the spread of germs. “Nosocomial pneumonia (NP) clinically presents more than seven days after hospitalization with new fever‚ pulmonary infiltrates‚ and leukocytosis
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Risk factors and causes of mesothelioma Asbestos is the most common cause of mesothelioma. Up to nine out of ten cases of mesothelioma (90%) are caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Asbestos Asbestos is a natural mineral found in many countries. It acts as an insulator (to keep heat in and cold out) and it protects against fire and corrosion. There are three types of asbestos: blue (crocidolite)‚ brown (amosite) and white (chrysolite). These were used in UK industries until the ban on imports of
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease that results in obstructed airflow from the lungs. When a person takes a breath‚ air travels down the windpipe into airways. These airways scatter into smaller‚ much thinner tubes that end in a bunch of tiny air sacs. These air sacs stretch and inflates when a person breathes in and then deflates when the person breathes out. When a patient is diagnosed with COPD‚ their lung function
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Noninvasive ventilation is a practiced method which uses devices‚ such as the nasal-oral mask and the full-face mask‚ that allows patients who have respiratory dysfunctions to breathe easily and more comfortably. As the names imply‚ the nasal-oral mask covers the nose and mouth while the full-face mask covers a large portion of the face. Unfortunately‚ the ventilation masks are not always one-hundred percent therapeutic; since patients who require ventilation masks may have their immune system suppressed
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A 60-year-old patient presents for a routine checkup. He is a former cigarette smoker with a 60-pack-year smoking history‚ but he quit smoking 5 years ago. He denies any chest pain‚ cough‚ shortness of breath‚ or weight loss. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening method for lung cancer in this patient? A: 3 consecutive sputum samples for cytology B: Chest radiography • The reason this is the wrong answer is because there is no mortality benefit that is associated with the yearly
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Health Concerns Name of health problem that you are researching: ASTHMA Complete the following questions in your own words and in sentence form unless otherwise directed. 1. Briefly describe this disease. Asthma is a lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. 2. Name the human system(s) this health concern affects. Respiratory system 3. A) List the organ(s) and/or tissue(s) this health problem affects? B) Describe how the organ(s) and/or tissue(s) are affected by this health
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Utilizing Chapter 11‚ pp. 118-132 of your Dains text‚ list four focused physical exam techniques you would use and four lab tests you would order and explain why. A cough is one of the primary reasons for which individuals seek health care. Despite‚ its well-known benefits as a defense mechanism‚ its etiology can be the result of many ailments‚ including those that affect the respiratory system. Consequently‚ recognizing it cause(s) can be a challenging and daunting clinical task. Therefore‚ it
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elect either mild‚ moderate‚ or severe persistent asthma (p. 918-928). In your initial post: Despite of the advances in medical therapy‚ millions of Americans continue to suffer from asthma; a respiratory disorder defined‚ by chronic inflammation airways and characterized by presence of persistent cough‚ shortness of breath‚ and wheezing that commonly occurs after exposure to a stimulus. The severity‚ of this respiratory ailment varies from patient to patient‚ and its classification( mild‚ moderate
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Treatment After a diagnosis of COPD is made‚ the next step is a plan of care for the patient. Primary healthcare providers can reduce further lung damage and COPD exacerbations through early diagnosis‚ pharmacological‚ and rehabilitation interventions (Bauldoff‚ 2012). Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program in which a team of healthcare professionals help manage and treat the problems caused by COPD‚ resulting in a reduction of symptoms and an improved quality of life. It typically combines exercise
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