1. Describe the first step in treatment for pulmonary obstructive disease.
PULMONARY OBSTRUCTIVE DISEASE :
Obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung disease which is characterized by any obstruction of airflow of lung which makes the normal breathing difficult.
FIRST LINE OF TREATMENT :
currently there is no treatment for pulmonary obstructive disease but there are certain medications and therapies to relive the symptoms and to improve quality of life. However, Lung transplants are an option.
MEDICATIONS :
OXYGEN THERAPY :
DIET :
1. Describe the first step in treatment for pulmonary obstructive disease.
1. List the three main conditions that are part of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and then explain the disease process (pathophysiology), in detail, for each
Discuss risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What are the common contributing factors to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in your geographical area?
2. A client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being discharged from the hospital. Describe appropriate patient teaching before discharge? 3. Describe the similarities and differences for clients with COPD (emphysema vs bronchitis?)
What are the clinical care guidelines for neuropathy and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
Design a diagrammatic representation of the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Design a diagrammatic representation of the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
What is the pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in your own words
Chapter 30 Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease John is 64 years old with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He caught a cold a week ago and presents to the clinic with green sputum and increased shortness of breath. He had a fever at the beginning of the cold, but does not have a fever today. Current medications are Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) and lisinopril. On examination, he is afebrile, with respiratory rate 18, heart rate 104, blood pressure 135/70 mm Hg,...
This 82-year-old female was admitted for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The progress notes indicate that the patient received a transfusion for anemia. The discharge diagnoses state acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pancytopenia. Transfusion of nonartologous packed red blood cells was given via peripheral vein. What codes are assign for this case?
in certain chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, part of the airways (the bronchioles) constrict. What effect will it have on the airflow