Bibliography for Chapter 12. Respiratory Guidelines Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines Second Edition 2019 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2014, September). Committee Opinion No. 608: […]
Tuberculosis Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease. It is a granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, and other mycobacteria. Humans […]
Pneumonia (Viral) Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Viral pneumonia is inflammation and consolidation of lung tissue due to a viral pathogen. B.Hospitalization is recommended for patients […]
Pneumonia (Bacterial) Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Pneumonia is inflammation and consolidation of lung tissue due to a bacterial pathogen. The causative agent and the anatomic […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the periodic reduction (hypopnea) or cessation (apnea) of breathing due to a narrowing […]
Influenza (Flu) Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Influenza is a common, acute, viral infection that is a self-limiting, febrile illness of the respiratory tract. Illness is […]
Emphysema Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Emphysema is an abnormal dilation and destruction of alveolar ducts and airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. Lung function slowly […]
Dyspnea Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Dyspnea occurs when a patient experiences any level of breathing discomfort. The symptom is often associated with pulmonary disorders and […]
Cough Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Coughing is a mechanism that clears the airway of secretions and inhaled particles. The act of coughing has the potential […]
Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Infection Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.The common cold is a self-limiting acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI) resulting from viral infection of the […]
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