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… strongly linked to one or more environmental factors. ASTHMA Asthma is a disease that affects breathing and limits the ability to get oxygen to the lungs. Asthma symptoms may occur from … PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is usually …

… skills Few stress management skills Weight gain Withdrawal symptoms 21. Type of Coping Skills Breathing techniques Self-talk Distractions Oral fixation techniques Drink water Physical … 397 41% Oral fixation techniques 302 40% Physical activity 147 37% Positive self-talk 104 46% Breathing techniques 52 54% Nicotine replacement therapy 39 * More important than the specific … were general, but some identified specific problems, such as low birth weight, prematurity, breathing problems, birth defects, nicotine withdrawal, and death. Many shared personal stories …

… gets through. These three things can cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing. If your asthma is not under control, these can get worse over time. Fortunately, there … zone of your asthma action plan. Emergency signs include: • Rescue medication is not working • Breathing is faster or harder and keeps getting worse • Nose opens wider (flares) • Skin between …

… the patient’s torso.  The patient should be in a position to protect airway and facilitate breathing. SKILLS: A. BLANKET DRAG 1. Place patient on blanket 2. Drag blanket in direction of … COMBITUBE® (ETC) 1. INSERTION a. Reconfirm assessment of absent or inadequate breathing without a gag reflex b. Determine cuff integrity 1) Inflate cuffs 2) Disconnect … normal curvature of the pharynx f. Suction as necessary g. Monitor the patient’s airway and breathing closely h. Provide high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask i. Consider nasopharyngeal …

… of Asthma in Wisconsin, 2013 Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways making breathing difficult. Asthma can cause episodes of chest tightness, wheezing, coughing, and … reduce side effects, and eliminate the need to coordinate pressing the aerosol inhaler and breathing in at the same time. These devices are pictured below. It is best practice that the … non-allergic asthma are the same and include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or rapid breathing, and chest tightness. Allergic asthma is triggered by inhaled substances such as dust …

… suddenly and goes for an hour without stopping. • Cough with wheezing. • Cough with difficulty breathing or chest pain. • Cough lasting longer than 3 weeks. • Cough up blood. • Honey: 1-2 … o Oxymetazoline (e.g., Afrin, Zycam) o Phenylephrine (e.g., Neo- Synephrine, Sudafed PE) Breathing problems • Breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water or shower. • Use an extra pillow to lift your head at night. • Unusually fast or shallow breathing. • Distress with breathing. • Skin between the ribs or below the throat pulling in with …