PtEd – CERUMEN IMPACTION (EARWAX)
CERUMEN IMPACTION (EARWAX) PROBLEM A buildup of earwax in the external ear canal that may cause itching, pain, and temporary hearing loss. CAUSE Earwax production is a normal, healthy process […]
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PtEd – BRONCHITIS, CHRONIC
BRONCHITIS, CHRONIC PROBLEM Chronic bronchitis is an upper respiratory infection followed by a productive cough. To be diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, you have had the symptoms 3 months […]
PtEd – BRONCHITIS, ACUTE
BRONCHITIS, ACUTE PROBLEM Acute bronchitis is a lung infection followed by a productive cough. CAUSE Respiratory viruses caused your bronchitis. PREVENTION A.Although the flu shot does not prevent acute bronchitis, you are encouraged to take the flu vaccine every year. B.Avoid exposure to other people with respiratory illnesses. C.Do not smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke and other smoke-filled environments. D.Avoid air pollutants, such as wood smoke, solvents, and cleaners. E.Cover your nose and mouth with your sneeze or cough. F.Use tissues when you blow your nose. G.Throw away all tissues as soon as they are used. If no tissue is available, do the “elbow sneeze” into the bend of your arm/sleeve of your […]
PtEd – BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA PROBLEM Enlargement of the prostate causes bothersome problems with urinating. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include having to go to the bathroom more often, especially […]
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 […]
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 […]