PtEd – BELL’S PALSY
BELL’S PALSY PROBLEM Bell’s palsy is a disorder that can occur at any age, but most frequently occurs between the ages of 20 and 60. The disorder affects […]
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PtEd – BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS PROBLEM You have been diagnosed with a vaginal infection, also known as bacterial vaginosis (BV). This is a very common problem that has a “fishy vaginal […]
PtEd – BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA
BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA PROBLEM Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes fluid to collect in the air sacs. You may have a fever, a cough, or trouble breathing. CAUSE Respiratory bacteria […]
PtEd – BACK STRETCHES
BACK STRETCHES You have been approved to do back-stretching exercises to help with your low back pain. Follow the instructions, starting slowly to build up your strength. EQUIPMENT Use […]
PtEd – ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PROBLEM Atrial fibrillation is the condition that causes the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) to beat faster and irregularly (also called fibrillation). The upper […]
PtEd – ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA
ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA PROBLEM Hyperlipidemia (excess lipids in the blood) is often referred to as “hardening of the arteries.” The excess lipids increase your risk of developing heart […]
PtEd – ASTHMA ACTION PLAN AND PEAK FLOW MONITORING
ASTHMA ACTION PLAN AND PEAK FLOW MONITORING A peak flow meter is a device that measures how well air moves out of your lungs. This measurement is […]
PtEd – ASTHMA
ASTHMA PROBLEM Asthma is a chronic condition with wheezing, coughing, breathlessness, and chest tightness. CAUSE The most common cause is inflammation that results from exercise or exposure to environmental irritants, […]
PtEd – APHTHOUS STOMATITIS
APHTHOUS STOMATITIS PROBLEM Aphthous stomatitis are tender ulcers in the mouth that recur. CAUSE The cause is unknown. Possible causes include diet (lack of iron, zinc, or B vitamins), […]
PtEd – ANTEPARTUM: FIRST-TRIMESTER VAGINAL BLEEDING
ANTEPARTUM: FIRST-TRIMESTER VAGINAL BLEEDING PROBLEM Vaginal bleeding may occur in the first trimester of pregnancy. The amount of bleeding may range from spotting to a complete miscarriage. CAUSE Bleeding may […]