1.Nelia B. Perez RN, MSN Northeastern College Santiago City Common Respiratory Diseases2. C O P D hronic bstructive ulmonary isease 3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease…
Slide 1Bronchiectasis Chapter 14 – Des Jardins P. 584-589 – Merck Manual Slide 2 Objectives State the clinical definition for Bronchieactasis Describe the anatomic alterations…
Slide 1Breath Sounds Don Hudson, D.O., FACEP/ACOEP Slide 2 Why is Listening to Breath Sounds Important What do you hear? Where do you listen? Does it make any difference?…
Slide 1 Resistance Slide 2 What is Resistance? Resistance is a measurement of the frictional forces that must be overcome during breathing. It can also be described as the…
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COPD · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · A disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not full reversible (GOLD) · COPD is currently the fourth…
Slide 1 Pathology Slide 2 COPD Asthma Allergic disorder characterized by episodes of wheezing Bronchiectasis Emphysema The progressive loss of lung function due to a decrease…
Slide 1 What does it all mean? Mike Ackerley Slide 2 Overview What are they? What do they look like? What are the differentials for each? What can I do to diagnose it further?…
Slide 1 Management of Patients With Chronic Pulmonary Disease Slide 2 COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease A disease state characterized by airflow limitation that…