The Dust Bowl was a rough time for farmers in the 1930’s. The Dust Bowl was a drought that had many dust storms involved, which lasted about a decade. What was life like for the people in the dust bowl? People spent a decade of their life trying to survive in a drought, having to fight diseases, shoveling dust out of their homes, and watch as all their crops get blown away. Some residents thought it was the end of the world. Being a kid in Oklahoma during the dust bowl wasn’t the greatest. Every
surface area of the lungs and the amount of oxygen that travels through the bloodstream, blocking the airways of the lungs (Karriem- Norwood, 2012). The most common ways a patient can get emphysema are by cigarette smoking or being exposed to chemicals, dust or air pollutants for a long period of time. Common physical exams reveal a temperature of 100.8 Fahrenheit, 104 beats per minute, a blood pressure of 146/92, and a respiratory rate of 36 breaths per min (Karriem- Norwood, 2012). (see appendix A.1
children to inhale foreign objects. Many times, children inhale small parts of toys, nuts and other things while playing. Research has shown that some children are more prone to suffer from wheezing than others. These include those who are allergic to dust particles, children exposed to cigarette smoke and those who go to a daycare center. What are the symptoms of Wheezing? Unfortunately, the most common symptoms of wheezing are cold and cough which is associated with a mild viral infection. Cold and
silica dust, grain dust, and bird or animal droppings is at risk for this disease. Patients who also have gone through radiation could be at risk depending on how much the lung was exposed and how long it was exposed to the radiation. Medications can also factor in to the cause of the disease. Chemotherapy drugs, heart medications, and some antibiotics have been linked to Pulmonary Fibrosis. A patient’s previous medical conditions can aid in the formation of this disease such as pneumonia, tuberculosis
During Tina Jones health history assessment, Mrs. Jones stated she was diagnosed with asthma when she was two and half years old. She reports several hospitalizations due to asthma exacerbation, the last being in high school at age 16. Although Mrs. Jones is now 28 years old and has not had any further asthma related hospitalizations, it is apparent after completing her assessment that Mrs. Jones still struggles with asthma control. Mrs. Jones’ struggle with asthma became evident through her responses
more severe. One common test to test for COPD is the spirometry test. COPD is so common it affects almost 30 million people in the U.S. COPD can be developed from inhaling pollutants, which includes smoking and second-hand smoke. Fumes, chemicals, and dust are also some reasons people develop COPD. Genetics is also one of the big reasons many patients develop COPD. COPD mostly affects people at the age of 40 and older who are mostly smokers. There is no cure for COPD, only treatments to relieve symptoms
The recurrent attacks cause wheezing and breathlessness whose frequency and severity vary depending with the individuals (Nanda, 2015). Pathophysiology Patients with this condition experience an attack when exposed to stimulating factors, such as dust, smoke, perfume, animals and pollen among others. The stimulus causes inflammation on the walls of bronchus, causing the secretion of mucus. The muscles of bronchus also respond by causing repetitive spasms that constrict muscles of the bronchioles
Valley fever has always been a problem for humans all around the world. Valley fever is one of the many pathogens found in the world. It is an infection that can potentially cause many different problems. These problems have a very extensive range of severity though. It is very hard to avoid exposure to this pathogen if you live in an area where it is common. There are many different treatments and it is rarely fatal though. There are also ways to prevent valley fever. Valley fever is a pathogen
Mr. James Saunders is a 36 year old male who has been admitted with exacerbation of his asthma. It has also been noted that his respiratory rate appears moderately fast at 28 breaths per minute. In Mr. Saunders medical history it has been noted that he has struggled with disease for his whole life. He is presenting a degree of shortness of breath which he states as usual for him. Reflecting on this analysis, Mr. Saunders will require a respiratory assessment for further analysis and for diagnosis
Symptoms and Treatment of Bronchitis Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchi. It may develop suddenly, following a head cold (acute bronchitis), or it may persist or return regularly for many years, causing progressive degeneration of the bronchi and lungs (chronic bronchitis). Certain people are more susceptible than others; Men are more of a target to bronchitis than women, out numbering them 10 to 1 cc the reasons are unclear. Of course smokers are 50 times more likely to get
There is a distinct difference between rationalism and empiricism. In fact, they are very plainly the direct opposite of each other. Rationalism is the belief in innate ideas, reason, and deduction. Empiricism is the belief in sense perception, induction, and that there are no innate ideas. With rationalism, believing in innate ideas means to have ideas before we are born.-for example, through reincarnation. Plato best explains this through his theory of the forms, which is the place where everyone
Pneumonia is an infection that causes the air sacs in one or both of the lungs to become inflamed. These air sacs are responsible for gas exchange. When they are filled with fluid or pus this causes a cough and difficulty of breathing. Many things such as aspiration, a prolonged hospital stay, bacteria, fungi, or viruses including the common cold can cause pneumonia. Some of the risk factors for developing pneumonia are age greater then 65, weakened immune system, smokers, chronic diseases, or people
or gram negative bacilli), where they collect in the oropharynx and enter the respiratory by the endotracheal tube cuff or through the lumen (Craven & Hjalmarson, 2010). Ventilated associated tracheobronchitis (VAT) leads to ventilator associated pneumonia if not affectively treated with the appropriate medications and prevention techniques over time. One must understand the significance in order to properly put into effect the prevention and therapy. The endotracheal tube cuff and intralumenal biofilm
person to clear their airway. Since the mechanism of airway clearance is ineffective, the secretion builds up a thickened wall of the bronchioles causing constriction and increasing the work of breathing. The excessive build up of mucous could set up pneumonia. The alveoli are also damaged enabling the macrophages to eliminate bacteria putting the patient at risk for acquiring an infection. The clinical manifestation one may see in patients with chronic bronchitis are chronic cough, weight loss, excessive
Pneumonia is a condition that occurs in the lungs that causes inflammation. It is caused by infections at large. However, bacteria, fungi, viruses and other parasites may also be responsible for the condition. Older people who are above 65 years, people having chronic illness and those who have a week immune system are more prone and likely to this kind of inflammation. Pneumonia can range from mild to life threatening illness. In fact this condition is characterized with high inflammation in the
Unpleasant breathlessness that comes on suddenly or without expectation can be due to a serious underlying medical condition. Pneumonia can impact the very young and very old, asthma tends to affect young children, smokers are at greater risk of lung and heart disease and the elderly may develop heart failure. However, medical attention always needed by all these conditions as it can affect any age group and severe breathlessnes. There are short and long term causes of dyspnea. Sudden and unexpected
400 words.)(5 pts) Public health can be defined as the approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community as a whole. It is about protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease, injury prevention, detection, and control of infectious diseases. Many factors contribute to a long life, including demographics, socioeconomics, genetics, environment, and behaviors. It is important to assess these factors
Respiratory disease is a major health problem and had become control of epidemic and pandemic disease in health care. (WHO, 2007). Nowadays, respiratory disease is global problem that occur in both developed and developing countries. Over 50 million of world population suffers from respiratory diseases. Respiratory system is very essential for human beings to live as this exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide for respiration. Respiratory disease is a pathologic condition that affects all the parts
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory tract infection characterized by a violent cough. The violent cough incudes a series of severe uncontrollable coughing, hacking, or whooping. (1) Pertussis is a very contagious disease caused by bacteria named Bordetella pertussis, which is transmitted through fluids from sneezing or coughing around a person’s breathing space. The bacteria release toxins, damage cilia, and cause airways to swell. The first outbreak of Pertussis occurred January
Pneumonia Journal Article Kellie Hale Mohave Community College NUR 122 Mrs. Port 9/8/2016 “In 2012, 1.1 million people were hospitalized in the US for treatment of pneumonia. The average hospital stay for these patients was 5.2 days. There were close to 50,000 deaths due to pneumonia and 95% of them were over the age of 65 (“Pneumonia”, 2016). Pneumonia is an serious condition and the pathogens that lead to pneumonia continue to spread throughout the hospitals and communities. Antibiotic