Category: Asthma

Diagnosis and Management of Asthma Dharmage, S. C., Perret, J. L., & Custovic, A. (2019). Epidemiology of asthma in children and adults. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 7, 1-15. Web. This article summarizes the findings from the investigation of the relationship between genetic and environmental determinants in asthmas high-risk groups. The role environmental exposures play in the…

Prevalence and Death Rates of Asthma in Australia 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…

A Child With Asthma: Holistic Care Plan Table of Contents Introduction Assessment Diagnosis Nursing interventions Therapeutic Interventions Medication Conclusion References Introduction An African American girl aged 8 years, was diagnosed with asthma, which in the recent past has been controlled using a rescue inhaler. She is being admitted to the emergency department after the escalation…

Asthma in the Modern World Introduction Some of the materials covered in this course include the respiratory system and its diseases, such as asthma. When I was young, I had a friend called Brian, who always walked with the asthma inhaler. Other children used to make fun of him when he had asthma attacks, and…

Factors and the Risk of Asthma Morbidity 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…

Exacerbation of Asthma and Nursing Management Table of Contents History of Present Illness (HPI) Review of Systems Discussion of Vital Signs Reference List An assessment of the exacerbation of Asthma (Shortness of Breath and cough) provides one with the necessary experience in analyzing critically ill patients and selecting the appropriate nursing management for the condition.…

Comprehensive Care Plan For a Patient With Asthma Problem Table of Contents Subjective Data Differential Diagnoses Objective data Advanced practice nursing intervention plan Goals Referral Rationale Education and Counseling References Patient Initials: JK Age: 9 years Sex: Male Complaints: The patient reported to clinic complaining of a heavy cough, shortness of breath, and audible wheezing.…

Asthma: Diagnosis and Treatment Table of Contents Introduction Prescription medication for the treatment of Asthma Nonprescription medication for Asthma References Introduction Asthma is an allergic respiratory disease where the airways to the lungs swell preventing inflow and outflow of oxygen. The disease has various symptoms including but not limited to coughing, shortness of breath and…

Asthma Patients History and Physical Examination Comprehensive History and Physical Examination Identifying Data The patient was identified as S. A. The use of initials was considered a necessity to prevent personal data disclosure. Reasons for Seeking Health Care Cough and wheezing; shortness of breath; chest tightness. Chief Complaint Difficulty breathing, especially at night. History of…

Comprehensive Care Plan For a Patient With Asthma Problem Table of Contents Subjective Data Differential Diagnoses Objective data Advanced practice nursing intervention plan Goals Referral Rationale Education and Counseling References Patient Initials: JK Age: 9 years Sex: Male Complaints: The patient reported to clinic complaining of a heavy cough, shortness of breath, and audible wheezing.…