What is the prevalence of COPD in the United States?
Under the Christian narrative and Christian vision, what sorts of issues are most pressing in this case study?
March 26, 2020State the mission and vision for Stevens District Hospital.
March 26, 2020What is the prevalence of COPD in the United States?
D. D. is a 66 year-old female suffering from shortness of breath. She smoked 2 packs a day until she quit 2 years ago. She has a history of bronchiolitis, hyperinflated lungs, pulmonary edema, and syncope. Her primary care practitioner suspects she also has pulmonary hypertension (PH). After examination, D. D. has a PAP of 35 mm Hg and mild CHF.
For this week’s discussion, answer ALL questions below:
1. What is the prevalence of COPD in the United States? Use the most recent data available and provide a citation for your data.(2 pts)
2. Do COPD sufferers die of respiratory causes or other causes? Why? (2 pts)
2. What are the three different medication classes/types of bronchodilators, and how do they EACH function to alleviate the symptoms of COPD? (4 pts)
