Patient was educated on pulmonary surfactant as follows: Surfactant is a substance produced by cells in the alveoli of the lung. During exhalation or breathing out, surface tension between the walls of the alveoli will be high and this can lead to the walls of the alveoli to stick together and collapse. During the next inhalation or breathing in, collapsed alveoli demand extra effort to expand and accommodate fresh air. Surfactant in the lung helps [...]
Patient was instructed to take following relief measures during an active episode of bronchitis: Compliance with smoking cessation is an important measure to avoid episodes of exacerbation of bronchitis. 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. Breathe in using a [...]
Patient was instructed on symptoms of acute bronchitis episode as follows: High fever Irritation in the throat Dry cough, which can turn productive with increased sputum production Shaking chills Extreme shortness of breath Fatigue
Patient was educated on pathophysiology of acute bronchitis as follows: Acute bronchitis is an episode of bronchitis that comes on abruptly and usually clears up in a two-week time frame. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, which are the airways conducting air from the trachea to the lungs. Inflammation of the bronchi leads to swelling of the bronchial wall with increase in the mucus production. Acute bronchitis can be caused by an inhalation of [...]
