1. RespiratoryHealth Concerns

2. Asthma – bronchial airway obstruction. Etio – allergy, infection, anxiety, activity S/S – wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing. Tx – inhaler, avoid what makes started it.

3. Bronchitis – Inflammation of the bronchi Etio: can occur over a long period of time, allergies, dust, infections, pollutions. S/S – increase in secretions from mucous membranes, obstructed breathing Tx – rest, fluids, inhaler, avoid what caused it if possible.

4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – any disease that causes chronic obstruction of bronchial tubes and lungs. Etio – allergies, pollutants, smoking; can be from bronchitis, emphysema, etc. S/S – shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, etc. Tx – inhaler, medication to make symptoms better, avoid what caused it.

5. Epistaxis – nosebleed; rupture of blood vessel in the nose. Etio – trauma. S/S – bleeding from 1 or both nostrils, spiting out blood; tasting blood. Tx – lean forward, gauze or nose plug, call 911 if it doesn’t stop.

6. Anthracosis – Black lung. Etio: Coal dust in the lungs. S/S: no early symptoms, coughing, chest pains, difficulty breathing. Tx: no cure.

7. Emphysema – unable to exhale all the air from the lungs, which cause CO2 to build up and damage alveoli Etio – smoking, manufacturing fumes, air pollutants S/S – difficulty breathing, short of breath with slightest exertion. Tx – no cure, inhaler, respiratory therapy, medications to make symptoms easier.

8. Lung Cancer – leading cause of death in both males and females. Etio – exposure to carcinogens, smoking, can just be fate. S/S – hemoptysis, dyspnea, weight loss, chest pain. Tx – chemotherapry, radiation, surgery.

9. Pneumonia – inflammation and infection of the lungs; alveoli fill with fluid Etio – bacterial, virus, fungi; low immune system. S/S – shortness of breath, fever, cough, chest pain, fatigue. Tx – antibiotics, medications for symptoms, rest, fluids.

10. Pleurisy – inflammation of the pleura. Etio: other infections, certain medications S/S: sharp stabbing pain while breathing, dyspnea, fever, grating sounds in lungs when breathing. Tx: treat what caused it, medications for symptoms.

11. Hemoptysis – coughing up blood from lungs or bronchial tubes. Etio – chronic lung disease, tuberculosis, lung cancer, or trauma. S/S – cough and blood comes out. Tx – fix what caused it, seek immediate help, 911 if it won’t stop.

12. Tuberculosis – highly infectious disease in the lungs, spread through droplets. Etio: caused by bacteria call bacilli that invade the lungs and cause small swellings and inflammation. S/S: coughing, fatigue, chills, fever, chest pain. Tx: antibiotics, medication for symptoms.

13. Upper Respiratory Infection – viral infection of part or all of the entire upper respiratory tract (common cold) Etio – highly contagious, exposure to infection, sharing utensils, airborne droplets. S/S – sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, cough. Tx – rest, fluids, treat symptoms with medications; wash hands.