Essays on Asthma

When it comes to childhood illnesses, asthma is easily the most common chronic condition seen in pediatric medicine (Zal, 2014) and the leading diagnosis when it comes to pediatric emergency room (ER) visits (Alpern et al., 2014). With asthma the airways become inflamed and can result in narrowing. This narrowing decreases the amount of oxygen…

Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by airway constriction, tightening, and increased mucus buildup resulting in chest tightening, wheezing, and coughing. (“BBH 311 Class Notes”). Asthmatics are abnormally hypersensitive to certain substances, and when an asthmatic person ingests a triggering substance, the immune system signals for an unnecessary inflammatory response. There are many factors that…

Introduction Asthma can be defined as a chronic inflammatory disease, a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra phlegm. During an asthma exacerbation, oxygen gets trapped in the alveolus which makes it difficult for oxygen to flow properly in and out of the lungs. When air is trapped…

Current research demonstrates a variety of conflicting information regarding the impact of Asthma on oral health. An analysis of the existing literature demonstrated one conclusive result; Asthma doubles risk of caries. Asthma is currently classified based on the severity of the condition and how well it is controlled. The current classifications are: Controlled, partially controlled,…

Abstract This paper reviews the current increase in the prevalence of childhood asthma, along with the current guidelines and approaches governed to reduce the frequency of hospitalizations as well as emergency visits. It reviews the disease state, the complications that come with it, and their prognosis. The paper seeks to discuss the role of the…

PICOT Questions In asthma patients who are 25 or younger, how does tobacco exposure as compared to no tobacco exposure influence the patient’s morbidity over 6 months? What is the length of recovery for patients with asthma who developed exacerbations compared to those who did not within the first six months of recovery? In adult…

When I began middle school all my friends did a Track and Field. Unlike my friends, I didn’t do a sport. I used to watch track on T.V. and on my laptop. It was my favorite to watch because my friends did it and they were so great at it. I loved the techniques, the…

The purpose of this presentation is to present the life-threatening consequences of non-compliance in asthmatic adults and the importance of education even when the patient is resistant to learning. This case is an important learning opportunity on how to manage exacerbations and understanding the reasons for noncompliance. Asthma is a chronic disease that obstructs the…

Asthma is a long term and at times is classified as an chronic disease, which occurs in the respiratory system. It cause inflammation tightening, or even spams of the bronchial tubes. When this happen air can not get to lungs which in returns causes breathing problems. Health care providers believe that is a product of…

Health Issues Do you ever ponder on why certain things happen? Or if there is a reason for something bad that happens to you? I think about that all the time. My name is Jillian Audra Lax and this is the story of my Asthma. I was born on January 27, 2006 in North Las…