Management of Patients with Respiratory Conditions PDF

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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 (

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