Chapter 4

Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-I: Introduction
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-I: Introduction
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a progressive respiratory illness that causes airflow obstruction, affecting the bronchioles, bronchi, ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-II: Pathophysiology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-II: Pathophysiology
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD , is primarily caused by chronic airway inflammation due to exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke, ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-III: Symptoms and Complications.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-III: Symptoms and Complications.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive condition characterized by three primary symptoms: chronic cough, sputum production, and ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-IV: Assessement and Diagnostic Studies
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-IV: Assessement and Diagnostic Studies
Assessment of COPD involves reviewing the patient's medical history, focusing on chronic cough, sputum production, dyspnea, history of exacerbations, ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Management
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, or COPD, includes several key components. Firstly, smoking cessation is crucial. Healthcare providers ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Nursing Management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-V: Nursing Management
Nursing management of COPD involves five steps. First, the nurse assesses the patient's detailed medical history, focusing on risk factors like ...
Asthma-I: Introduction
Asthma-I: Introduction
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease characterized by hyperresponsive airways, mucosal swelling, and excessive mucus production. These conditions ...
Asthma-II: Pathophysiology and Classification
Asthma-II: Pathophysiology and Classification
Asthma involves airway inflammation and increased sensitivity, often caused by allergens and irritants. When an individual is exposed to allergens, the ...
Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications
Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications
Asthma is classified based on symptom frequency and severity, with the main categories being intermittent and persistent asthma. People with intermittent ...
Asthma-IV: Diagnostic and Management
Asthma-IV: Diagnostic and Management
Diagnosis and management of asthma start with healthcare providers systematically gathering the patient's clinical history, including reports of ...
Asthma-IV: Nursing Management
Asthma-IV: Nursing Management
Nursing management of asthma encompasses assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. First, the nurse gathers the patient's ...
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