inspiratory and expiratory wheezing. After conducting a history and physical there are several differential diagnosis that can be considered at this time. Some of these consist of asthma exacerbation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, and allergic rhinitis. Asthma exacerbation
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Drug abuse and addiction starts after drug use, usually after multiple uses. Addiction is less about the type or amount consumed, but more about how frequently you use the substance. If the drug use is causing problems in different areas of the users life, it is likely that there is an addiction or abuse of that drug. Some of the risk factors of addiction can include a family history of addiction, such as a close family member being an alcoholic. Past instances of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic
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fatigue, fever, body aches, and stuffy nose. The patient also reports that the cough has been productive and rather persistent which has caused lack of sleep. There is also some wheezing with a chest tightness and mild pain. There is a history of bronchitis. Medical Model: The physician may inquire further about the medical history, ask the patient is they are a smoker, and ask whether or not the patient has been exposed to dust, fumes, vapor, and/or air pollution. During the evaluation the physician
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attaching to hemoglobin, the carbon monoxide lessens the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. There are many effects of cigarette smoking on the actual smoker. They include lung cancer and other cancers, cardiovascular malfunctions, strokes, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Cigarette smoking may even lead to changes in the smoker’s appearance such as early wrinkling and yellowing of their teeth. Heart disease and cardiovascular malfunctions are also major effects of cigarette smoking. A chemical
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and it increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Illnesses, diseases, and infections are all side effects toward children when exposed to secondhand smoke. Small children have been diagnosed with aliments such as pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, and upper respiratory infections
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Eur Respir J 1999; 14: 452±467 Printed in UK ± all rights reserved Copyright #ERS Journals Ltd 1999 European Respiratory Journal ISSN 0903-1936 SERIES "CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY" Edited by S.L. Hill and B. Webber Number 3 in this Series Effects of drugs on mucus clearance E. Houtmeyers, R. Gosselink, G. Gayan-Ramirez, M. Decramer Effects of drugs on mucus clearance. E. Houtmeyers, R. Gosselink, G. Gayan-Ramirez, M. Decramer. #ERS Journals Ltd 1999. ABSTRACT: Mucociliary clearance (MCC), the
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COPD is type A COPD and has many different characters compare to chronic bronchitis COPD. First, emphysema is impairing the surface of gas exchange and air trapped in the lung due to alveoli damaged. So, patient needs more energy to breathing and therefore, most patients are losing weight and skinny. Also, patient use accessory muscle to breathe for example, pursed-lip breathing and lean forward to breath. Unlikely bronchitis COPD, emphysematous COPD not producing sputum and productive cough because
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required work for the course. The extra credit, which is not required, will be worth a total of 10 points. Both are due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Case 1 R.S. has smoked for many years and has developed chronic bronchitis, a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He also has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral arterial vascular disease. His arterial blood gas (ABG) values are pH = 7.32, PaCO2 = 60 mm Hg, PaO2 = 50 mm Hg, HCO3- = 30 mEq/L. His
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health professional ever told you that your child has any of the following conditions? | Label/Title | Condition | Bold, 14 | Asthma | Checkbox | Asthma | | Reactive Airway Disease | Checkbox | RAD | | Asthmatic Bronchitis or Wheezy Bronchitis | Checkbox | Bronchitis | | Wheezing | Checkbox | Wheezing | | ID | Mirror | ID | Select StudentID | Has a health professional prescribed any medication to your child for breathing problems? | Yes/No | Medication | Bold, 12 | Select
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Kick These Badfor-You Foods Out of Your Kitchen 5 Ways to Look Younger Right Now 8 Foods High in Magnesium 7 Tips to Help Put the Brakes on Premature Ejaculation 10 Foods to Boost Your Mood Brought to you by Everyday Health Health Effects of Smoking By Dennis Thompson, Jr. | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH You know smoking is bad for you, but do you know what this dangerous habit does to your body and to nonsmokers who inhale secondhand smoke? Cigarette
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