Respiratory physiology

Initial symptoms, such as a common cold, can develop a week or two after being exposed to bacteria. Ten to twelve days later after being exposed to the disease, severe occasions of coughing start. In children, the coughing usually finishes with a "whoop" sound. The sound is heard being made when the patient takes a breath. The “whoop” sound is rare in adult patients and patients under six months of age. Choking spells are common in infants. Vomiting or a short loss of consciousness is one of…

In diagnosing Achalasia, symptoms such as regurgitation of swallowed food and liquid or feeling of an object in their throat is very common. However, the primary symptom for achalasia is problems swallowing. Many patients will unfortunately not seek help until symptoms worsen and will employ techniques such as eating slowly or lifting the neck while throwing their shoulders back to help improve swallowing solids and liquids. Once patients do decide to seek treatment for these symptoms,…

dioxide is then discharged and lots of oxygen is taken. The pulmonary vein transfers oxygenated blood back to the left atrium of the heart.(Thibodeau&Patton) Exercises have two effects on the respiratory and circulatory systems that is the short and long term effects.The short effect terms on the respiratory system happens immediately exercises begins, the need for oxygen rises because the muscle needs more energy to function. The rate of stroke volume and breathing increases leading to more…

Ferdy Simons Pulmonary agents, also known as choking agents, are agents that mainly affect your respiratory tract. This would include the nose and the throat but the choking agent mainly affects the lungs. When a person breathes in a choking agents the agent usually cause the alveoli in the lungs to secrete a constant flow of fluids into the lungs which eventually drown the victim. (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, 2015) Some of the most known choking chemical agents are…

Diphtheria is a highly infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized for symptoms such as sore throat, fever, and the difficulty to breathe (PubMed Health, n.d). It is caused by the gram-positive bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and may lead into a respiratory disease like respiratory diphtheria (Barroso et al., 2016). Method of Transmission There are few ways respiratory diphtheria can be transmittable, but it is mainly in a person-to-person basis. One being…

A case study of asthma in a 10 year old European child. This case study will cover the normal structure and function of the respiratory system. This case study will also discuss the changes that occur when asthma is triggered, and the routine diagnostic tests/vital signs for asthma. The normal range of the routine tests/vital signs for asthma and three nursing interventions that are required to meet the clients needs in relation to asthma will be explained further. To stay alive we need…

Oxygen As soon as the dog has been rescued from the fire, an airway must be established in order to allow the dog to get sufficient oxygen. Suction and tubing can be used if swelling is minor to administer the oxygen. If swelling in the upper respiratory tract is too severe, an opening may need to be made in the trachea via a tracheostomy to allow the dog to receive oxygen. Oxygen should be administered immediately after the dog is rescued in order to displace the amount of carbon monoxide in…

can be use in the bath, regular massage (especially to the chest and in a vaporiser. Tea tree has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system aswell and is useful for colds, flu and catarrh. Can be steam inhalated, drops on a tissue or maybe facial massage. 6. Briefly describe at least 4 different diseases/disorders of the respiratory system and any benefits that holistic therapies can offer these conditions. The main symptoms of bronchitis are wheezing…

Numerous toxicants have some sought of an affect the human body. These come in a variety of ways, but in the process more often the most affected happens to be the respiratory, immune system, along with the liver. These are primary systems within the body that are vital in order for each of us function and survive. Therefore if by some chance these if any of these systems/organ manage to fail, the likely outcome would be that a person becomes very ill. While technology has come a long way, as…

Outcomes: The American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific (ALA) serves Alaska, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (ALA, 2016). Although the programs in each state varies based on the needs of the community, the Mountain Pacific states are dedicated to the same mission of improving lung health and preventing lung disease (ALA, 2016). Community engagement is an important component of the ALA’s marketing. On the individual level, the LUNG FORCE heroes allow…