Management of Patients with Respiratory Conditions PDF
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Idalia Velasco RDH, MS
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This document presents an overview of management strategies for patients with respiratory conditions, including Asthma, COPD, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia and Sleep Disorders. It covers different types of respiratory conditions, potential causes, and provides links to further understanding from sources such as online videos.
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Management of Patients with Respiratory Conditions DH 352- Care of Patients with Special Needs Idalia Velasco RDH, MS Idalia Velasco RDH, MS Topics Covered in this Presentation Asthma Ch...
Management of Patients with Respiratory Conditions DH 352- Care of Patients with Special Needs Idalia Velasco RDH, MS Idalia Velasco RDH, MS Topics Covered in this Presentation Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 1. Chronic Bronchitis 2. Emphysema Tuberculosis Pneumonia Sleep Disorders Idalia Velasco RDH, MS ASTHMA Little: Chapter 7 Darby: Chapter 55 Idalia Velasco RDH, MS Asthma Overview Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. Idalia Velasco RDH, MS Watch the Video “Asthma” by TED ed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzfLDi-sL3w Idalia Velasco RDH, MS Classification of Asthma Intermittent Symptoms < 2 per week , nocturnal (night time activity) symptoms (
