Category: Asthma

Introduction Asthma is a highly prevalent disease among the U.S. population, especially in the case of school-age children. According to Magzamen and Tager, it is the main reason for non-injury hospitalization and missing school (583). Asthma is considered to be a spectrum disease due to the multiplicity of its manifestations. Not only the symptoms but…

Asthma is a chronic disease that impacts more than 300 million people around the world. There is evident heterogeneity in the pathogenesis of asthma in the phenotypes of visible traits and endotypes of molecular mechanisms. Asthma is directly correlated with immune system activation as well as airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), mucus overproduction, and epithelial cell activation.…

Introduction Acute asthma and chronic asthma are closely related variants of asthma, which is an inflammatory disease that affects the flow of air in the lungs. The obstruction of airflow in the lungs leads to different symptoms including wheezing, coughing, tightness, and pain in the chest, and shortness of breath. The symptoms of these conditions…

Table of Contents Pathophysiology of Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Potential Complications for Emilia Garcia Treatment of Asthma Plan of Care References Asthma is a very widespread disease that affects the airways and prevents normal breathing. Every 1 in 12 people in the USA suffers from some form of asthma (Asthma statistics, 2017). The degrees of…

Table of Contents Problem Significance of the Problem Purpose of the Research Research Questions Masters Essentials Conclusion References Despite the intentions to improve the quality of life and create the best control and treatment approaches, asthma remains a significant problem in the United States. Statistical data from various credible sources show that about 10% of…

Health education is a crucial component of healthcare that enhances awareness about various disease courses thus helping patients to lead healthy lives. Effective patient education endeavors should strive to meet the precise needs of patients by ensuring that pertinent health information is delivered effectively and promptly. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the…

Table of Contents Introduction Definition and Overview Causes of Asthma Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Despite advances made in the field of medicine, asthma remains to be one of the most widespread and chronic lung conditions affecting most children while still at their tender ages. It is alarming that out of every fifteen children picked at…

Introduction: Callista Roys Adaptation Model (RAM) Making the necessary adjustments to help patients get used to the changes in their life caused by the disease and the introduction of the appropriate treatment strategies is crucial for the further success of the intervention. Herein lies the significance of Callista Roys Adaptation Model (RAM), which explains the…

Table of Contents Common Symptoms Types of Asthma Etiology Treatment Reference Common Symptoms Asthma is a specific and rather severe condition that is determined by airways swelling, narrowing, and sometimes producing extra mucus. Some patients see this disease as a minor nuisance, but others have more serious symptoms and deal with a major issue that…

Asthma is a major health issue in Australia, prevalence and death rates are high by international standards even though there has been a decline. The prevalence in children remains high however the mortality rate has reduced compared to the previous years. This paper will look at asthma in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians…