COPD Respiratory disease paper
COPD Respiratory disease paper
Jean Izean
HCS/245
May 25, 2015
Tynan Mara
There are various forms of respiratory disease that not only debilitate, but claim the lives of millions of Americans each year. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Tuberculosis, Lung cancer, Asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis are just a few of the common respiratory infections that disrupt the functions of organs and tissues responsible for providing oxygen to the body. In this paper I will discuss Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease also referred to as COPD as my primary theme of respiratory disease. I will describe the severity of COPD, its epidemiology, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated. I will describe whether COPD is classified as a primary, secondary, or tertiary disease and finally address how COPD impacts society as it relates to the business of heath care and the use of resources.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that gradually affects a personal ability to breath. COPD is an ailment that destroys the tissues of the lungs where oxygen is exchanged which results in coughing, that produces excessive amounts of mucus, and shortness of breath caused by inflammation and stiffening of the airways. In this condition, there is an obstruction in the lungs which causes less air oxygen to reach the necessary tissues which make it more difficult to dispose of carbon dioxide. Through the progression of the disease it becomes more challenging to remain active due to shortness of breath.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a sever condition which has landed third place in the leading causes of death in the United States. According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization (2004) COPD affects about 64 million people and have cause as much as 3 million people. According to health care professionals some people either have chronic bronchitis or emphysema and there are others which have both, although both of
Jean Izean
HCS/245
May 25, 2015
Tynan Mara
There are various forms of respiratory disease that not only debilitate, but claim the lives of millions of Americans each year. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Tuberculosis, Lung cancer, Asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis are just a few of the common respiratory infections that disrupt the functions of organs and tissues responsible for providing oxygen to the body. In this paper I will discuss Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease also referred to as COPD as my primary theme of respiratory disease. I will describe the severity of COPD, its epidemiology, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated. I will describe whether COPD is classified as a primary, secondary, or tertiary disease and finally address how COPD impacts society as it relates to the business of heath care and the use of resources.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that gradually affects a personal ability to breath. COPD is an ailment that destroys the tissues of the lungs where oxygen is exchanged which results in coughing, that produces excessive amounts of mucus, and shortness of breath caused by inflammation and stiffening of the airways. In this condition, there is an obstruction in the lungs which causes less air oxygen to reach the necessary tissues which make it more difficult to dispose of carbon dioxide. Through the progression of the disease it becomes more challenging to remain active due to shortness of breath.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a sever condition which has landed third place in the leading causes of death in the United States. According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization (2004) COPD affects about 64 million people and have cause as much as 3 million people. According to health care professionals some people either have chronic bronchitis or emphysema and there are others which have both, although both of