Category: Asthma

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…

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…

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…

Table of Contents Organizational Background Purpose of Request and Anticipated Results Organizational Capacity References Organizational Background According to the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (n.d. d), Francis Lewis West, who was inspired by a childrens hospital in London, founded the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in 1855. The hospital has since expanded to include a research…

Table of Contents Introduction Treatment Options for Asthma Patients and their Impact Stepwise Approach to Asthma Treatment and Management Role of Stepwise Management in Asthma Control Summary References Introduction Asthma is one of the highly prevalent diseases with about 25.7 million people suffering from it in the United States (Tietze, 2017). It is a cause…

Assessment 150.9 Heart failure, unspecified (2017 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I50.9, 2017). The patient has a CHF exacerbation. The woman may be experiencing it because of the accident that caused some defects that were not initially noticed or because of some situation that caused a sudden overload. It would be advantageous to gather more information to…

Table of Contents Introduction and Consumer Website Description Consumer Health Website Evaluation Excel Spreadsheet Evaluation of the Consumer Website Conclusion Reflection Reference Introduction and Consumer Website Description The internet provides essential health information for people across all demographics. It is, therefore, crucial that the quality of information available to the general public is of impeccable…

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are among the most significant treatment alternatives in stubborn asthma attributable to their effectiveness in restraining the inflammatory reaction. The medical gains of long-standing treatment with inhaled corticosteroids are constantly highlighted in national (the US and UK) and global directives. Nonetheless, in their study, Loke, Blanco, Thavarajah, and Wilson (2015) affirmed that…

The article Does participation in the community outreach for asthma care and healthy lifestyles (COACH) program alter subsequent use of hospital services for children discharged with asthma? appeared in the Journal of Asthma. It was written by Pinto, Navallo, and Petrova (2019). The purpose of the study was to define whether participation in COACH influenced…