Category: Asthma

Table of Contents Introduction Description of the Gap History of the Gap in Access to Healthcare Socioeconomic Background of the Population The Effects of the Gap on the Quality of Healthcare Potential Implications Conclusion References Introduction The provision of high-quality healthcare services to the population is conditional upon the consideration of their characteristics as well…

Healthcare management is a multifaceted phenomenon that profoundly impacts the quality of living among individuals. In this case, it is crucial to determine the key factors that attribute to the disparity in the effectiveness of the treatments. Although there is a significant decrease in the rate of the asthma cases prevalence, there is an issue…

Patient Initials JD. Subjective Data Chief Compliant: JD states that she is having severe wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing at least once daily. History of Present Illness: The patient has been experiencing frequent asthma attacks for the past two months; she takes theophylline and albuterol to manage this condition. A severe motor vehicle accident…

The Case A 22-year-old woman diagnosed with mild persistent asthma is suffering from recently increased symptoms of asthma. She is pregnant, and her lab work confirms it. As a medication, she uses two types of metered-dose inhalers: albuterol and fluticasone. Her use of these inhalers has increased over the last three months. Additionally, she mentions…

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease for which the airway obstruction, hyper-responsiveness, bronchoconstriction, and mucus secretion are typical symptoms (BÃ¥rnes & Ulrik, 2015). Although many treatment options are available to persons who suffer from asthma, this condition still requires the detailed examination as the disease affects about 300 million people worldwide, causes 250,000 deaths annually…

One of the potential triggers of asthma is animals, such as cats and dogs. They can cause an attack of bronchial asthma, namely their fur, saliva, and epidermis. Dust mites are enemies for a person with bronchial asthma; they thrive in mattresses, carpets, upholstered furniture, bedding, clothing, and soft toys (Dharmage et al., 2019). Tobacco…

Asthma is a disorder that causes the nasal airways to constrict and swell, as well as generate excess mucus. This results in breathing complications, leading to patients having fits of cough, wheezing while exhaling and being short of breath. In less severe cases, asthma remains at a level of relatively mild discomfort that requires moderate…

Asthma is one of the most widespread chronic diseases. Moreover, children are prone to it. Despite various medicines, corticosteroids, which are hormones in its essence, appear to be an effective way of treatment. However, many specialists are inclined to think that this type of medicine might harm the childs health. Corticosteroids are applied in severe…

Evaluation Plan Purpose The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational program aimed at improving the quality of life of children suffering from asthma. It has been estimated that approximately 7 million of American children are diagnosed with this disorder (Rapp et al., 2017). Asthma can have various serious complications…

Table of Contents Problem Statement Significance Background Theoretical/Conceptual Framework Analytical Strategies References Problem Statement African immigrants suffer a high risk of asthma fatalities compared to major ethnic groups in California. This is large because of socioeconomic disadvantages, poor housing conditions, and the lack of proper access to health care services (Findley & Matos, 2015). Smoking…