Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become one of the major leading causes of mortality worldwide and the prevalence has increased in the last decades (Konstantikaki et al.‚ 2011‚p. 275; Macedo & Usmani 2009‚p. 39). A report compiled by WHO described COPD will be the third leading of mortality rate in the world by 2020 ( Jain‚ Rohan‚ Sharma & Thakkar 2011‚p.258; Macedo & Usmani 2009. p. 39.It has become a serious economic and social burden in individual‚ family and society/ ( Konstantikaki
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What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a progressive disease that constricts airways and dramatically hinders a person’s ability to breathe. It affects around 13% of Australians aged 40 or over. It causes mucus or blood-filled coughing‚ chest tightness and severe shortness of breath. The disease is comprised of Chronic Bronchitis‚ Asthma and Emphysema‚ with the seriousness of it being judged by four levels‚ each level increasing in severity. To this day‚ there is no known cure
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COPD Blogs (3 main patient concerns) I reviewed blog posts and comments from three different sources: COPDconnect.com which has two active health professionals that post educational materials and respond to posts. Dr. Gary‚ a therapist‚ works with individuals living with chronic conditions and Pharmacist George‚ a licensed pharmacist‚ is certified in smoking cessation‚ diabetes and cholesterol management‚ nutrition planning‚ and personal training. HealthCentral.com which was founded by Jane
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COPD Salve Aguilar West Coast University Pathophysiology Dr. Isabelle Tardif August 7‚ 2015 Abstract The case study presents the outcome of smoking that resulted to RS’ chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His ABGs’ show partially compensated respiratory acidosis as manifested by decreased pH‚ increased PaCO2‚ decreased PaO2 and increased HCO3. RS most likely has the following clinical findings caused by COPD: enlarged right heart along with the signs and symptoms
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However‚ according from my knowledge and the lecture I had learned. The risk factors for COPD are from smoking‚ air pollution‚ working in the industrial‚ which is deal with chemicals or ducts‚ and most common in people age of 40 years old who have a history of smoking. By talking to him and looking through his medical history there no past
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Living With Asthma and COPD Jaclyn Carroll University of Phoenix Living With Asthma and COPD There are many things to take into consideration when diagnosing and treating asthma and COPD. They have many characteristics that can confuse one for the other and lead to the misdiagnosis and treatments that are associated with each respiratory disease. If one has never been faced with the reality of living with
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Case Study: COPD Exacerbation Jeffrey Sherman Due Date: January 16‚ 2012 Wayland Baptist University Adult Health II COPD Exacerbation The purpose of this paper is to discuss an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its effect on my patient‚ Mr. HS‚ a 78 year old male. In this paper we will look at the various facets in the disease process including its incidence‚ pathophysiology‚ presenting complaints‚ analysis of his clinical presentation‚ and discuss treatment
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bronchi. The bronchioles then are a functional branch of the bronchi. The tiny pockets of alveoli store air briefly in order for oxygen to be absorbed in the bloodstream. Through the alveoli the gas exchange into the lungs occurs. Pathophysiology of COPD COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is typically caused by inhaled irritants such as tobacco smoke. It is a chronic inflammation of the airways‚ lung tissue‚ and pulmonary blood vessels. It limits air flow and is irreversible. The
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a slow and progressive obstruction of the airways. There are two categories of COPD. These are emphysema‚ a condition where there is abnormal and permanent destruction and enlargement of the alveoli. Chronic bronchitis is a productive cough and inflammation of the bronchi and other lung changes. Smoking and second hand smoke exposure are the main contributors to this disease. Other contributing factors can be environmental air pollution and genetics
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Essay Title: Health Promotion :Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Word count:1‚905 The Nursing and Midwifery council (NMC 2008)states that a nurse should be able to protect and promote the health and well-being of those in their care. This essay will be discussing the health promotion role of a nurse looking after a patient that has Chronic Obstuctive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) .The essay will focus on a 65 year old gentleman Mr Abraham who has been admitted into a general medical ward‚with an acute
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