In chronic obstructive lung problems are known because resistance in airflow increases and causes obstruction in the walls of lumen. Patient must have had chronic or productive cough that would last for 3 months and then happen it again for at least 2 years or more. Chronic bronchitis is also known as type B COPD or the “blue bloater,” which is diagnosed symptomatically by hypersecretion of bronchial mucus and in R.S.’s clinical findings there is definitely signs of emphysema, airway obstruction is persistent and irreversible. Q2. How would the consequences of the COPD of R.S. (identified in question 1) differ from those of emphysematous COPD?…
Disturbance of airflow cause by build-up of overproduced sputum due to the respiratory tract infection. Keeping Neville’s airway clear so he can feel comfortable. • Talk to Naville and ask him how he is doing and reassure him.…
This congestion is the cause of his shortness of breath. His increased blood…
The pulmonary congestion would be responsible for causing poor gas exchange and pulmonary edema. Signs that can be seen with pulmonary edema are dyspnea,…
Week # 5 Common symptoms of COPD exacerbation Smoking is the leading cause of COPD and served as a trigger for the disease. Smoking damage the airway and the lining of the lung, which lead to a decrease in lung expansion, which then leads to trouble moving air in and out of the lung causing difficulty with breathing, Irregular breathing, Coughing, discoloration of the skin or nail due to the lack of oxygenated blood. According to case study, Mary had signs of COPD exacerbation which are hash productive cough and SOB, Mary symptoms are caused by the building up of fluid, mucus, and pus in her lung causing tightness of her airway.…
They're related to how CF affects the respiratory, digestive, or reproductive systems of the body. In the respiratory system sticky mucus builds up in their airways. This buildup of mucus makes it easier for bacteria to grow and cause infections. Infections can block the airways and cause frequent coughing that brings up thick spit or mucus that is sometimes bloody. People who have CF tend to have lung infections caused by unusual germs that don't respond to standard antibiotics.…
The mucus-secreting glands that line the airways of the lungs begin to produce thick, sticky mucus, which clogs the bronchi making it difficult or impossible to breathe, eventually causing lung damage (Jr., Floyd, "Cystic Fibrosis"). Because the mucus lingers in the passageways, the lungs are more susceptible to infections due to mucoid bacteria such as Pseudomona. Medicines that thin mucus, dilate the bronchi, and reduce swelling in the passageways are used to help relieve the effects CF has on the respiratory system When the mucus-secreting glands that line the ducts of the pancreas begin to produce hard, sticky mucus, the ducts also become clogged. This blocks the flow of enzymes needed for digestion and absorption of food, which results in bulky stools, intestinal gas, and the body not obtaining essential nutrients. Oral pancreatic enzymes are prescribed in order to aid in digestion as well as nutrient absorption (“How is Cystic Fibrosis…
The respiratory system comprises many organs, such as the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tube, and the lungs, that all have responsibilities to ensure that the body receives the right amount of airflow. However, when the respiratory system is exposed to pathogens, or it is not protected, it can create problems such as, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), orthopnea, and many other minor or major diseases that can cause a patient 's respiratory system to become infected. Emphysema is a lung disease (pulmonopathy) that affects the alveoli through breaking down the elastic fibers in the lung, mainly because of proteases, which are the chemicals from immune cells. In comparison to many forms of…
Inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes increases mucus production which blocks the tubes and produces a cough. The most common signs of chronic bronchitis are coughing and mucus production. Signs and symptoms of COPD usually occur as it worsens over time. The most common symptoms are wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath during activity, lack of energy, chest tightness, blueness of lips or fingernail bed, swelling of feet, ankles, and legs, weight gain, and frequent respiratory…
This causes for there to be no room for fresh, oxygen-rich, air to enter, which is a…
Emphysema is the condition in which the alveoli are destroyed due to damaging exposure. Chronic bronchitis is the inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. COPD is treatable. People with the condition can control the symptoms by quitting smoking or being around harmful gases. Remission or restoring is possible if they quit smoking before the age of 35.…
Bronchiectasis Description Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which there is stretching and enlargement of bronchial tubes (airways) of the lungs. It is permanent abnormal dilatation of one or more bronchi/ bronchiole due to destruction of ciliated epithelium, elastic and muscular tissue. The destructive process may be initiated by primary microbial infection (necrotizing pneumonia, tuberculosis, aspergillosis, etc.) or obstruction (foreign body, tumour, lymph node, etc.)…
In COPD, several processes occur, such as, mucus hypersecretion…
Asthma is a common nondestructive lung disease that has its greatest effect on children and adults. It requires considerable medical attention and acute episodes may be severe enough to require emergency treatment. Asthma is difficult breathing due to spasm of bronchioles. It is characterized by episodic attacks characterized by forced inhalation and exhalation due to bronchospasm and excess mucous. The patient appears short of breath, produces wheezing sounds, and may be frightened.…
“Psoriasis is a skin disease is an integumentary disease in which skin cells build up and form dry itchy patches.” (Lisk 2016) This disease is considered a systemic inflammatory disorder. “There is no current cure, but treatment is a possibility of help. This such disorder can be lifelong or last just a few years.”…