Category: Asthma

Asthma is one of the most widespread chronic diseases. Moreover, children are prone to it. Despite various medicines, corticosteroids, which are hormones in its essence, appear to be an effective way of treatment. However, many specialists are inclined to think that this type of medicine might harm the childs health. Corticosteroids are applied in severe…

Table of Contents Introduction Treatment Options for Asthma Patients and their Impact Stepwise Approach to Asthma Treatment and Management Role of Stepwise Management in Asthma Control Summary References Introduction Asthma is one of the highly prevalent diseases with about 25.7 million people suffering from it in the United States (Tietze, 2017). It is a cause…

Acute and chronic asthma in children is a growing cause of concern and attention to healthcare professionals. Statistics indicate that there are more than four million children in the United States, who are affected by asthma and this is the most common illness affecting pediatric population (Kurnat & Murphy, 1999). Research confirms a rapid increase…

Assessment 150.9 Heart failure, unspecified (2017 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I50.9, 2017). The patient has a CHF exacerbation. The woman may be experiencing it because of the accident that caused some defects that were not initially noticed or because of some situation that caused a sudden overload. It would be advantageous to gather more information to…

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are among the most significant treatment alternatives in stubborn asthma attributable to their effectiveness in restraining the inflammatory reaction. The medical gains of long-standing treatment with inhaled corticosteroids are constantly highlighted in national (the US and UK) and global directives. Nonetheless, in their study, Loke, Blanco, Thavarajah, and Wilson (2015) affirmed that…

Table of Contents Subjective Data Objective Data Diagnosis Treatment Plan Pharmacologic Intervention Step Wise Therapy Non -Pharmacologic Intervention Community Resources to Support the Patient Communication Plan References Subjective Data My past three weeks have been characterized by coughing, fatigue, sneezing, and wheezing throughout the day and night. In my childhood, I was diagnosed with chickenpox,…

Evaluation Plan Purpose The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational program aimed at improving the quality of life of children suffering from asthma. It has been estimated that approximately 7 million of American children are diagnosed with this disorder (Rapp et al., 2017). Asthma can have various serious complications…

Table of Contents Problem Statement Significance Background Theoretical/Conceptual Framework Analytical Strategies References Problem Statement African immigrants suffer a high risk of asthma fatalities compared to major ethnic groups in California. This is large because of socioeconomic disadvantages, poor housing conditions, and the lack of proper access to health care services (Findley & Matos, 2015). Smoking…

Table of Contents Definition Epidemiology Clinical Presentation Complications Diagnosis Conclusion with PICOT Question References Asthma is a common condition in children. Except for medication, treatment should involve other methods to manage the disease. Asthma management is important to maintain a high quality of life. However, the effectiveness of such control depends on the education of…

The article Does participation in the community outreach for asthma care and healthy lifestyles (COACH) program alter subsequent use of hospital services for children discharged with asthma? appeared in the Journal of Asthma. It was written by Pinto, Navallo, and Petrova (2019). The purpose of the study was to define whether participation in COACH influenced…