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Management Measures to Prevent Exacerbation of Emphysema-2

Patient was instructed regarding management measures to prevent exacerbation of emphysema as follows: Breathe in using a humidifier. Moist air helps to thin the mucus, so that, it can be easily coughed up. Maintain compliance with regular fluid intake. Drinking plenty of fluids will help prevent dehydration and also help to thin the mucus, thereby, helping it to be coughed up. Use any OTC expectorant to cough the secretions up, as accumulated secretions in the [...]

Management Measures to Prevent Exacerbation of Emphysema-1

Patient was instructed regarding management measures to prevent exacerbation of emphysema as follows: Compliance with smoking cessation is an important measure to avoid episodes of exacerbation of emphysema. Request family members who are smokers, to avoid smoking around you in the house. This will help avoiding passive smoking too. Avoid contact with family members and friends, who are sick and down with flu or pneumonia or any other respiratory infection. Observe compliance with the immunization [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Emphysema-1

Patient was instructed upon signs and symptoms of emphysema as follows: Enlarged chest or barrel-shaped chest, secondary to difficulty in emptying the lungs during expiration and consequent increased retention of air in the lungs. Chronic irritation in the throat, secondary to continued exposure to smoke and environmental pollutants and persistent cough. Continued inflammation of the airways results in damage to the cilia, which help in moving the mucus up towards the mouth, to be coughed [...]

Pathophysiology of Emphysema

Patient was instructed upon pathophysiology of emphysema as follows: Emphysema is a condition on the spectrum of COPD, involving extensive damage of the air sacs or alveoli of the lungs. Primary reason for emphysema is chronic active/passive cigarette smoking. Other irritants, such as, dust, pollen, and prolonged exposure environmental pollutants like exhaust from the vehicles and industrial waste can be precipitating factors too. Exposure to these respiratory tract irritants can lead to chronic unresolved cough [...]

Diabetic foot care -2

Patient was instructed on strategies to reduce the chances of developing foot problems are as follows- Choose socks and shoes carefully Always wear cotton socks that fit loosely. Change the socks every day. Select shoes that are snug but not too tight and constricting on the foot, compromising the blood supply to the toes. Whenever you get new shoes, try breaking in slowly to prevent any blisters. Ask for foot exams Screening for foot complications [...]