Essays on Lung Disease

Abstract

COPD is an illness that primarily affects the respiratory system. It is a treatable and preventable illness that is characterized by persistent and progressive limitation of airflow into the lungs. in its severity, COPD is a condition that requires frequent hospitalizations due to exacerbations that occur once there is a trigger effect or the patient is exposed to an allergen. Within the US, COPD is regarded as the third leading cause of death and there is evidence to show that up to 11 million persons have been diagnosed with COPD (Global initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Inc, 2015). ...

Introduction

This paper aims at evaluating concepts of alteration in homeostatic state, secondary to temporal variables. It analyses the case study of Brad, a 45-year old coal cutter who has held the job for 25 years. Brad is experiencing a chronic cough due to prolonged exposure to coal. Importantly, he has not been attending yearly checkups because he fears that his lung is “black.” The disease leads to fibrosis, reduced diffusing ability, and dilation of the small airways. In the final stage, the airways, alveoli, and pulmonary capillaries become damaged.

How the disease described in the case study creates incongruous between ventilation and perfusion

Chronic lung disease may induce mismatch in ventilation and perfusion ...

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Associate Professor

Health Science Department; Master of Science in Health Administration and Leadership    

Winter 2016

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Acknowledgements

This project paper demonstrates the integration of the knowledge I acquired from the courses in Master of Health Administration and Leadership Program and the collaborative application with this project’s community partner, MidMichigan Health to improve the community health in Gratiot County, Michigan. I am thankful for getting this valuable opportunity to work with a large healthcare organization. First and foremost, I would like to thank my parents who worked really hard to financially and emotionally support me in pursuing further education overseas. They comfort me every ...

- What was the topic for your presentation at the BCC Health Fair? (We had the topic for food and nutrition)

a. Was it difficult for you to speak to others to relay information? Answer – It was not difficult for me to speak to other to relay information as the BCC Health Fair was about something that I am passionate about and have my distinctive views on the subject of health, which I relayed at the fair with ease. b. What surprised you about the fair, in general? Answer – One of the attendees demonstrated ...

Question 1

Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control hypothesized that the salt intake of children is increasing their risk of developing hypertension, similar to that seen in adults (Park, 2012). The study included over six thousand children between the ages of eight and eighteen, a good sample size for statistical analysis. One potential drawback in the design of the study is that it only involved a detailed interview of the children and not an actual measurement of their daily salt intake. However, the results were clear. Children appear to be eating as much salt as an adult every day and the higher ...

Introduction

Workers' compensation is a state-mandated insurance program providing compensation and medical benefits to employees who have been injured or disabled during the course of work at the place of employment. In exchange for the compensation, the employees need to relinquish their right to sue their employers for negligence or for the damages caused by the injury (CULS, 2014). Workers' compensation laws also provide monetary benefits to the dependents of those workers who have died due to work-related accidents or injuries. Though the workers' compensation programs vary among states and jurisdictions, the common provisions include wage replacement monetary benefits in the ...

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic problem with major infections to lungs, pancres, intestine and liver. The main characteristic of the disease is abnormal transport of chloride, and sodium in the epithelium leading to thick secretions. It usually results from mutation in the gene for a protein known as cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator (CFTR). This is a hormone which is usually involved in various body excretion processes. The main method of transmission of the disease is through genes. However, research has proved that it can be still transferred among people with no DNA connection The disease is ...

Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence) Tumberculosis (TB) is a communicable chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects lungs; it may affect any organ or tissue of the body. Typically, the centres of tubercular granulomas undergo caseous necrosis. It is “spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person”. Typically, its symptoms include; persistent cough for more than three weeks, in which the phlegm maybe bloody; weight loss; night sweats; high temperature; tiredness and fatigue; ...

Introduction A case management plan entails different aspects. These aspects need to integrate cohesively in order to achieve the over goal of the case management plan. In managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, case management is very vital. This is because it is not only incurable but also chronic. In developing a case management plan, it is important to incorporate three vital components. These components include best practices in the management of the disease condition, published guidelines pertaining to the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the clinical pathways. This paper ventilates on these components as it relates to the ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or else known as chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD, is a form of obstructive lung disease categorized by persistently reduced airflow and it is typical for this situation to get worse over the years. The key symptoms comprise of shortness of breath, cough, and mucus making . It is not uncommon for individuals with bronchitis to show symptoms of COPD . Smoking is considered one of the main factors in causing COPD along with other important causes including air pollution and genetics. Nowadays, and especially in Third World Countries, insufficient cooking and ways of heating are a key ...

Introduction and Background Information

Climate change occurs as one of the topics that have generated immense debate across various settings all over the globe. This can be accredited to the threats that climate changeposes on the environment and health of the populations. The most worrying concern with regards to climate change is the fact that a significant proportion of the populations are not aware of the detrimental effects that climate changes poses to them. While much has been hypothesized regarding the implications of climate change, it is of the essence to note that the effects posed by climate change are dependent on a wider array ...

Lung Cancer in Canada

Lung Cancer in Canada

Problem Identification

Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada, not counting non-melanoma skin cancers. Lung cancer is also the most common cause of death in Canada for both men and women. Particularly high rates are seen in the elderly, especially those over the age of 75. While Canada’s system of socialized medicine is applauded as a model for other countries struggling to establish government subsidized healthcare, there are also problems in Canada’s system. In a socialized medicine system, cost is always a factor, and there are rarely as many services as needed not are there ...

There was a breakthrough in the field of genetics in the year 1996, when the first cloned mammal named Doily came into existence. Clones are nothing but organisms with same genetic makeup, and identical twins are natural clones. There were several previous attempts made to make clones in laboratory using techniques such as “artificial embryo twinning.” But, Dolly was the first mammal to be cloned by “Somatic cell nuclear transfer” (SCMT) technique. In embryo twinning, a fertilized egg, which is in the differentiated multi-cell stage, is separated, and individual cell is allowed to grow into a whole organism. In the case of ...

Asthma is a common lung disease that remains a great challenge to health care management systems in several countries. Particularly in US there is an evident disproportionality in its prevalence. Asthma is more common among minorities especially African-Americans compared to others, and its control seems to be complicated by several socio-economic factors. In this paper, these are discussed in detail.

Disease and Symptoms

A lung disorder characterized by reversible obstruction of the respiratory tract is known as asthma. This obstruction occurs due to inflammation in response to allergens such as pollen, dust or smoke, stress, exercise or changes in environmental conditions. Asthma is also ...

I would not buy cigarette for a 79-year old friend dying of lung disease. First of all, all I can ever wish for my friends is a good and healthy life. Having a friend who is old and suffering from lung disease is a responsibility that one has to take to help them survive but not to kill them. The health effects of smoking are terribly destructive and in most cases, they are deadly. Research shows that there are approximately seven thousand chemicals in cigarette, most of which are poisonous. Some of the effects of smoking include affecting the immune system, influencing high ...

Imagine suffering from an unbearable pain and discomfort and being denied the medication you need for relief because it is a controlled substance. Medicinal marijuana is a term used to define derivatives of marijuana that can be used to treat various ailments. Marijuana is an illegal substance in all but 16 states in the United States. This means majority of American citizens who are willing to choose medicinal marijuana are unable to consume it as acceptable therapy for their ailments. This proposal will advance the argument for the legalization of medicinal marijuana. The thesis statement is that the United States ...

Having been the greatest cause of deaths in the U.S in the year 1940, tuberculosis was declared a health emergency in America. Fifty three years later, the World Health Organization declared tuberculosis a world emergency. According to UN reports, about 1.2 billion individuals across the globe are living at slightly below one dollar per day (UN Millennium Project, 2005). According to the same reports third world nations where the per capita income is below 700 dollars account for slightly over 66% of the cases of tuberculosis. These countries as well account for 70% of the deaths resulting from tuberculosis. The United ...

Background information

According to the United Nations, homelessness has become “an increasing social and public health problem worldwide”. There are various states of homelessness. Absolute homelessness refers to “conditions of persons without physical shelter”. Relative homelessness refers to a state in which one has some form of physical shelter but the shelter does not meet the required health and safety standards. For instance, it has poor sanitation and access to water is limited or non-existent. Estimates reveal that over 100 million individuals are homeless worldwide. In the United States of America, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that about ...