BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Introduction Davao City is a leading example for taking forward smoke -free agendas in the Philippines. In advance of the 2003 National Tobacco Control Law, the city council passed its Comprehensive Anti -Smoking Ordinance in 2002 and has actively promoted and enforced it. This case study examines Davao’s smoke-free agenda and how it has been implemented. It discusses the impact of the law and lessons learned. Davao City is a sprawling metropolis located in the Southern
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healthier, doing exercise regularly and by avoiding tobacco and allergens. Secondary prevention in asthma can be done by early detection of occupational asthma which is vital to prevent further progression. According to COPD, they have suggested many programs for early detection of COPD would be cost effective. Even though asthma cannot be cured it can be treated. The tertiary prevention involves avoidance of allergens and non-specific triggers. Asthma will have different impact on each individual
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In the early 1900’s, scientific research was beginning to grow; however, there were very few rules or regulations to govern such research. During this time, human subjects of scientific research had no defined rights or expectations. In 1927, Vertus Hardiman, a young black male age 5, was cruelly subjected to human research, during which, accidentally, massive amounts of radiation was delivered to his head. The destruction to this young boy’s physical, as well as, emotional condition would remain
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obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Provider Name: P, A Secondary Diagnosis: Student Details: Patient Details: First Initial: M Identifier 1: L Last Name: Flores Identifier 2: M Credentials: SNPC Gender: M Age: 62 Years Pre-Clinical Manager Patient Info Identifier: M, L Gender: M Age: 62 Y Nurse Initials: M Flores, SNPC Diagnosis (1) Primary Diagnosis: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Patho-Physiology: A progressive
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I. Subjective Data A. Chief Complain (CC): The patient has a complaint of increasing shortness of breath, asthma, the need of medication renewal, and establishment of a primary provider. B. History of Present Illness (HPI): The patient reports having increasing shortness of breath for the past week. He states he has had asthma as long as he can remember and with the recent heat and humidity, it has worsened to the point that he has been using his rescue inhaler 6-8 times per day. He
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Overcrowding in Emergency Departments across the Country Overcrowding in Emergency Departments Abstract: Emergency departments (ED’s) are considered a necessary component in the health care system. Many patients have access to this department 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. There has been an increasingly large volume of emergency room visits by both adult and pediatric patients up to 43% within the last 5 years. The overuse of the ED’s medical services across the nation is commonly referred
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measles/mumps/rubella/whooping cough/rheumatic fever/polio Hospitalizations/surgeries/Injuries: Excision of forearm lipomas in 1998, tonsillectomy in 1981, denies motor vehicle injury or any major injuries. Previous Medical History: Obesity, umbilical hernia, COPD, Bronchitis, CAD, Hyperlipidemia, chronic back pain, denies any mental illness CURRENT HALTH STATUS Immunization History: Tetanus shot in 2000; not sure about other immunization Allergies: Bactrim-rash Screening test: No PPD, Guiac, uninalysis
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Breathing, we do it subconsciously every day. The Respiratory system is responsible for this process to take place, the moment we do not breath our body begins to deteriorate, tissue, organs, begin to fail without vital oxygen. Most diseases that affect the respiratory system are deadly and must be taken very seriously. Our ability to breath must not be taken for granted. The Respiratory system is a vital part of the human body. It is responsible for the taking in and distribution of oxygen in the
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chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. Smoking is directly responsible for approximately 90 percent of lung cancer deaths and approximately 80-90 percent of COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis) deaths. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body, and is a main cause of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). It is also a cause of coronary heart disease, stroke and a host of other cancers and diseases. Also, smoking will turn
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usually does. Patient reports of not getting any relief from his nebulizer. He denies having any pain. Past medical History: Patient’s problem list includes Dx of COPD in 2010 and CHF in 2007. Patient has no known medical allergies, or any allergies to food, denies any previous surgeries has previously been hospitalized for CHF and COPD. He reports receiving yearly flu shot; he also reports having not received Tetanus and Tdap immunizations. He is currently taking Lasix 20 mg daily for CHF and he
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