respiratory failure
COPD
Instructed in factors that increase the risk of COPD such as respiratory infections, respiratory irritants (dust, smoking, cold, damp air, etc), possible family history, and poor defense system.
The patient was instructed in COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease the importance of avoiding bronchopulmonary irritants such as cigarettes smoking, industrial air pollutants, dust, powders, perfumes, aerosol sprays. The patient was encouraged to use of bronchodilator nebulizers. The patient was taught in adaptive breathing techniques such as deep-breathing exercises, coughing techniques, pursed-lip breathing, and abdominal breathing. The patient was reviewed to avoid persons with infections, especially upper respiratory tract infections. The patient was advised the importance of taking vaccines for influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia. The patient was recommended on cleaning of all home respiratory equipment. The patient was taught in the importance of environmental control, avoid dry air, avoid going out in cold temperatures.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding exposure to persons with upper respiratory infections.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding all respiratory irritants, such as: smoke, dust and air pollution, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: loss of appetite and rapid pulse and respirations, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: sputum (green, yellow or rust-colored), among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: mucoid or purulent sputum and loss of appetite, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: cough, fever and shortness of breath, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: cough (may be productive) and malaise, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: fever, chest pain and chills, among others.