...CNS. INC., AND 3M: BREATHE RIGHT® NASAL STRIP "When we first began marketing this product, what was so gratifying, particularly as a physician were the literally thousands of letters and phone calls we would receive talking about how much better people slept at night. Almost all the letters began with "thank you, thank you, thank you!" Just three thank you's. It was, I haven't gotten a good night's sleep like this in 10 years." What is Dr. Dan Cohen, CEO of CNS, Inc., talking about? Its Breathe Right® nasal strips, the innovative adhesive pad with a small spring inside that, when attached to the nose, pulls the nasal passages open and makes it easier to breathe. Since its introduction in the United States, Breathe Right strips have been coveted by athletes hoping to improve their performance through increased oxygen flow, snorers (and more often, snorers' spouses) hoping for a sound night's sleep, and allergy and cold sufferers looking for relief for their stuffed noses. HOW THIS WEIRD-LOOKING STRIP CAME ABOUT The Breathe Right® strip was invented by Bruce Johnson, who suffered from chronic nasal congestion. At times he would put straws or paper clips up his nose at night to keep his nasal passages open. After tinkering in his workshop for years, he came up with a prototype design for the Breath Right® strip. He brought the prototype to CNS, which was in the sleep disorders diagnostic equipment business at the time. Dr. Cohen knew instantly the market for the strips would be...
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...manifested by wheezing, SOB, and difficulty breathing. Assessment: -Listened to breath sounds: Slight wheezing. -Patient has an inhaler that she uses regularly at home -Continued to check whether breathing was better, worse, or the same. Nursing Interventions & Teaching: -Called parent to bring the inhaler to school. -Calmed student down, gave her water because she was also thirsty from running and allowed her to rest. -Taught on importance of who to alert if she is having difficulty breathing and what she can do to help breathe easier. Patient: J.A. Age: 10 Grade: 4th CC: “I can’t breathe when I run” Questions I asked: -Can you sit down until you catch your breath? What were you doing that made it hard for you to breathe? How long has it been hard for you to breathe? Do you have asthma? What do you normally do when you can’t breathe? Do you normally take any medications? Do you have any medication with you or...
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...WK1: Community Environmental Issue University of Phoenix SCI 275 May 11, 2014 Community Environmental Issue The main issue in the state of Ohio would be power plants. There is one really big power plant that my grandfather has worked at for the past 28 years of his life. He states that they have currently started changing things up so that it is more environmentally safe for our environment. This paper is about the power plant issue and how it is an environmental sustainability issue, and who it will affect, what causes the issue, and how the government can regulate or not regulate it, and the solutions that can be proposed to help with this issue. The issue is that power plants cause many additional problems to the environment just so people can have electricity. Fossil fuel-fired power plants are the nation’s largest source of carbon dioxide, the leading global warming pollutant” (Environment Ohio Research & Policy Center, 2013). “In the United States, warmer temperatures caused by global warming have already increased the frequency and severity of heat waves and heavy downpours, resulting in more intense wildfires, floods, droughts, and tropical storms and hurricanes” (Environment Ohio Research & Policy Center, 2013). “In 2011, power plants were responsible for 42 percent of all U.S. global warming pollution” (Environment Ohio Research & Policy Center, 2013). “Power plants use water for cooling, reducing the amount of water available for irrigation, wildlife, recreation...
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...Name: Brian Figaro Ms. Schick English 101-240 March 05, 2013 Essay#1 No matter how someone approaches the environmental subject, environment is an important part of our life whether we like or not. Our environment is what defines our lifestyle, and our lifestyle depends on how we adapt and interact with the environment around us. Our health and wellbeing also depends on how we treat our environment. There are several ways someone can protect his or her environment and occasionally make the planet greener and safer. Among those ways we can state: recycling, energy conservation, and reforestation. Recycling is always a good way to start changing and protecting an environment. Recycling allows people to keep their environment clean and litter free. One thing that people should keep in mind when recycling is that recycling is not only about keeping the environment clean and litter free, but it is also preserving and protecting not only their health, but also the health of those around them. Although recycling is easy to do, people don’t always embrace the idea of recycling. One essential tip that can help people recycle is to always remember to throw their trash in a garbage bag. Another tip to help people recycle is to keep in mind that not all garbage goes in the same type of trash. For example, one should not throw a light bold in the same garbage bag that one uses to put plastic bottles, or a battery into an organic trash bag which is mainly use for organic trash such...
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...Faust University of Tennessee- College of Nursing The purpose of this paper is to analyze and critique the research study conducted by Hersch et al. (2016). This study is about stress in the nursing occupation. The independent variables, clearly stated in the title, are the web-based program (BREATHE) and stress, and the dependent variables are nurse burnout and patient care. The population tested were nurses. The researchers were analyzing the effects of a web-based program (BREATHE) designed to relieve stress in nurses. If web-based programs are effective, then these can be used as an intervention to decrease stress among nurses. Problem, Purpose, Hypotheses, Research Questions The problem of stress within the nursing occupation was clearly stated in the beginning of the background section. It is clear because they list all the stresses with nursing, and there have been several studies conducted over the past 25 years on this topic. They began the background section very broad by identifying that nursing stress is prevalent and that many studies have been done over the past several years, but they ended the section by narrowing down their specific focus to web-based program (BREATHE) helping to relieve nursing stress. This problem is significant because all nurses experience stress, and when nurses are stressed patient care can be compromised. Nurse burnout can be an unfortunate outcome of nursing stress. This web-based program offers the nurses an opportunity to relieve...
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...Position Paper Communication Ethics Macon Borne Dr. Carlson is facing a situation involving Michaels present and future that needs to be handled with the five values of ethics. In the paper I will try to explain how three of the five ethical values would help to make the communication process of Michael’s options easier on Dr. Carlson. Truth, integrity and care seem to be the three ethical values that fit this situation. Truth is how accurate and how reliable the content of communication is. Truth, in my opinion, is the most important aspect of communication. Most, if not all, relationships between people are based on trust, which is how we rely on the accuracy and information exchanged between persons. In the situation regarding Michael, Dr. Carlson should be truthful when explaining to Michael his options. Dr. Carlson needs to tell Michael that his body systems are slowly falling and that he is having difficulty breathing. Dr. Carlson needs to tell Michael the full extent of both options. Explain that the more aggressive option is to put him on a ventilator to help him breathe and that he would probably die on it. Explain that the second option is to administer him morphine. The morphine would ease the pain but not help him breathe; this would cause him to slip into death with less pain. Dr. Carlson should also explain that each option as a very slim chance of helping him rally and live, for at least a short while. If Dr. Carlson gave Michael all the information listed...
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...For example“Environmentalists, therefore want to slow down development of the rainforest. This would give scientists time to study the effects of new activities. With that information, better decisions can be made for the future.” Based on this, we must conclude to slow down the development and protect unknown species because we need to preserve the rainforest because slowing down the development is important. It's not only a home to animals but future generations may need some of these resources too. “We need to find a sustainable development because if it continues at the rate it's going countries are going to become economic poor. Rural areas depend on the rainforest for survival. Deforestation makes it very hard for the farmers to feed their families or communities”. Based on this, we must conclude to protect unknown species if this continues at this rate animals start dying off and farming becomes very hard. “USE it or lose it. The mantra is applied as much to the rainforest and the rest of the natural world as to the artificial. But exploitation does not have to involve...
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...In a cycle of repression, a person may need to do the unexpected. Maybe a courageous act of defiance is needed to get hope back into a life. In “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner, Sartoris, the main character, is a young boy on the path for a dim future because he is in a poverty-stricken family with a father who shows no care for him. After losing his hope, Sartoris must go against the ways of the rest of his family to ensure that he has a brighter future. Faulkner emphasizes that Sartoris has escaped misery and is heading down the path for a better life with the contrast of the family dynamic and the hopeful tone of the last two paragraphs. All of Abner’s emotion is reserved for society and everything except his family, and the small amount...
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...Air Pollution CaTina Massey Environmental Science November 12, 2011 Instructor: Professor Mahoney AIR POLLUTION Air pollution is the biggest problem we as Americans face today. The problem arose during the industrial revolution and has just gotten worse since then. However, the industrial revolution brought many great changes to the world; better transportation, cheaper merchandise, and has made our life better. In the beginning of the industrial revolution, the problem of pollution was not something that people paid attention too. As the science involved, people began to realize the problem with pollution. Many different sources cause air pollution. Automobiles that are burning gasoline produce very harmful gases and incineration of products. Factories produce millions of particles that are carried off into the air. Gaseous by-products produced by chemical plants release these toxic gases when their concentration is at a high enough level. As the world has become more industrialized, the increased amount of air pollution and new health hazards have developed. Air pollution can arise from different sources that we cannot control. For example, forest fires, dust storms, and volcanoes. One of the sources of air pollution is acid rain. Raindrops that are combined with polluted air create acid rain. Acid rain mainly causes the erosion of buildings, destruction of crops, and many other assets. Global warming is also caused by acid rain. Many scientists...
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...Did you know that only two percent of the American population is Native American? So, where did the other ninety-eight percent come from? Of course; they migrated to America. In 2013, the immigrant population stood at more than 41.3 million. So why are immigrants so important to our country? Because without immigrants we wouldn’t have a population! People have been immigrating to the US as early as the 1600’s. And what are they doing? Seeking the freedom that our country has to offer, of course! Have a look at the illustration An Ocean Steamer Passing the Statue of Liberty: Scene on the Steerage Deck. It’s easy to draw the conclusion that the people aboard the ship are immigrants coming to the promised land of America. The Statue of Liberty...
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...SAVE FORESTS "SAVE FORESTS AND FORESTS WILL SAVE YOU" "MORE GREEN FOR BETTER ENVIRONMENT" "Save nature Save future" "preserve the forest for our healthy tomorrow" "SAVE ME SAVE U" "GROW A TREE GET OXYGEN FREE' No trees=No oxygen=No life Save forest and forest will save u TO LIVE FOR FUTURE IN REST SAVING FOREST IN THE BEST BREATH FRESH AIR AND PRESERVE FOREST Save tree Don’t destroy the greenery and don’t spoil the scenery. Save mother earth. One tree can make a million matches,One match can destroy a million trees. plant a tree, plant a tree, so that next generation can get air for free If the present generation cuts down trees, their children will have to pay the fees Don’t make Trees rare, we should keep them with care Save the trees, save the Earth. We are the guardians of nature’s birth. there is enough on the earth for the human’s need but not for the human’s greed. save trees now they will save you in future Save Trees or else their leaves will only be seen in Museums Trees are green gold. A plant a day keeps the flood away Trees – the lungs of the world LET THE GREEN BE SEEN ! Each one, Plant one They kill good trees to put out bad newspapers. Cut a Tree, Cut a Tree and there’ll be no more left to see.. killing trees is killing us….. Save the trees, I will even say please Save a tree to help us breathe If you love to breathe, Save the trees Save Tigers: Tiger Tiger burning bright, will not let you fade out of sight, that is my promise...
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...our ecosystem and it is becoming less and less productive which is a problem for us in the future we need our ecosystem to help humans, earth, plants, water and our animals to produce healthy goods something I did not know too much about. Scientist has predict that humans will be the cause our ecosystem to perform less effective; what we do effects everything on earth living or dead. Humans play a major on earth and our ecosystem. We as humans need to pay more attention to the things we do on earth it is causing our system to perform less and less. I have learn everyone around the world is suffering from the same issues pollution, waterways and sewage. Also pollution is causing all kinds of health issues such lung cancer, asthma, heart problems, things of that nature. Like Anacostia River; our once clean fresh air and water, were at once upon a time we used pulled up the windows to let some fresh air come into house, is now polluted and you have be careful because the air we breathe now is full toxic chemicals that causes serious health issues. We also cannot go fishing like we used to because the rivers and lakes are so full oil, chemicals, and waste that people and companies dump into the waters. The air pollutants is effecting the whole world water as well the people are being effected in more ways than we possibly imagine the plants are being effected, animals, even the air we breathe. In my community every one...
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...wide variety of contamination factors: Neutralizing stamen, dust mite and its secretions, which are allergens Neutralizing viruses (such as flu), germs, mildew spores and mold in the room air. Neutralizing toxic gases and volatile organic contaminant Neutralizing smoke and unpleasant smells such as cigarette smoke, animal and garbage smells, etc Purifying air behind pieces of furniture, in corners and in areas with stand-still air, where germs and mildew tend to develop. BIOCLEAR For a healthier future ... As of today you too can improve your living standards!!! BIOCLEAR International is proud to present to you with the new generation of air purifying devices. The device bears an international patent for neutralizing allergy stimulators in the room, thus enabling a space containing clear, pure and healthy air. The air purifierdevice creates clear air within the room as in nature, and enables us to breathe deeply and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. BIOCLEAR The way to breathe in the world Progress makes our life simpler, but it also entails many dangers throughout our lives. Air pollution, excessive stay indoors (in front of the T.V, Internet, etc.), and the strengthening of viruses require us to be responsible for our health and for the air we breath. All around the world, more and more people maintain healthier diets, conduct physical activities and drink mineral water. Nowadays, awareness of air pollution is also growing, and in continents such as Europe, the U.S., the...
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...Running head: ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE Environmental Science Star Heard ENV/100 July 14, 2012 Professor Restrepo Environmental Science When I hear Environmental Science I think of how science plays a role in the environment but the proper definition is Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary field that combines information from many disciplines, such as biology, geography, chemistry, geology, physics, economics, sociology (particularly demography, the study of populations), cultural anthropology, natural resource management, agriculture, engineering, law, politics, and ethics Berg and Hager (2009). Environmental Science is all about understanding the environment, how it works and how to protect it in the future. Science and technology has affected the environment for the good and bad. One thing that has been good for the environment is hybrid cars because it cuts out the toxins that other vehicles give off which is a whole lot better for the environment. Environmental sustainability is very important because we need to know the changes the environment goes and make changes where need be. I feel like this should be studied because the world is changing everyday and it is an important to know what’s going on. Air pollution is getting worse and by having somebody studying this they can find a solution and help improve air pollution. Mankind impact on Earth has really affected the way the world is today, this wasn’t internal but sometimes with technology there is a positive...
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...We are all the victims of time; we spend our lives striving to leave our legacy in order to beat the vicious clock that controls our spot on this Earth. What can be defined as a legacy? Values, wealth, a personal memory? Each legacy someone leaves can be powerful in its own way and each legacy is different. William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 exemplifies how you are able to immortalize someone through the legacy of art. Ironically “To the Virgins” by Robert Herrick and “To His Coy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell both were written on the theme of Carpe Diem, about not fixating on the future but about “seizing the day”, yet evidently they have managed to leave a legacy as we still today discuss and analyze their works of art. Shakespeare captured in Sonnet 18 how someone is able to leave a legacy through art. The sonnet compares a boy to a summer’s day and describes him as “more lovely and more temperate” meaning that the youth’s beauty is more perfect and gentle than the beauty and violent excesses of a summer day. The poem then shifts and speaks about how “summer’s lease hath all too short a date” and that just like how the summer months are always too short and come to an end, the lease that this boy has on life has abruptly come to an end all too quickly as well. The next few lines “sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, / and often in his gold complexion dimmed, / and every fair from fair sometime declines,” illustrates that even though the sun shines, it is usually dimed by...
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