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Pursed lip breathing Teaching 2120

Sn instructed patient on pursed lip breathing. Pursed lip breathing is one of the simplest ways to control shortness of breath. It provides a quick and easy way to slow your pace of breathing, making each breath more effective. What does pursed lip breathing do? Pursed lip breathing: Improves ventilation, releases trapped air in the lungs, keeps the airways open longer and decreases the work of breathing, prolongs exhalation to slow the breathing rate, improves breathing patterns by moving old air out of the lungs and allowing for new air to enter the lungs, relieves shortness of breath, causes general relaxation. When should I use this technique? Use this technique during the difficult part of any activity, such as bending, lifting or stair climbing. Practice this technique 4 - 5 times a day at first so you can get the correct breathing pattern. Pursed lip breathing technique: Relax your neck and shoulder muscles, breathe in ( inhale ) slowly through your nose for two counts, keeping your mouth closed. Don't take a deep breath; a normal breath will do. It may help to count to yourself: inhale, one, two. Pucker or "purse" your lips as if you were going to whistle or gently flicker the flame of a candle. Breathe out ( exhale ) slowly and gently through your pursed lips while counting to four. It may help to count to yourself: exhale, one, two, three, four.

Breathing Teaching 679

Patient was instructed on breathing methods. They are useful to settle the body and mind and induce a heightened sense of awareness. Breathing exercises have been practiced for thousands of years. Breathing exercises can be helpful for reducing anger, anxiety, depression, fatigue, irritability, muscular tension and stress.

COPD Teaching 1401

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.

Chronic Bronchitis Teaching 1402

The patient was instructed in chronic bronchitis 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.

Emphysema Teaching 1420

The patient was instructed in emphysemathe 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.

Cystic Fibrosis Teaching 1422

The patient was instructed in cystic fibrosis the importance of breathing exercises, percussion and postural drainage techniques. The patient was taught to use the home nebulizer, metered-dose nebulizer, and other respiratory equipment necessary to release secretions and dilate the bronchi. The patient was reviewed the need to avoid known respiratory irritants such as smoke and air pollutants and persons with upper respiratory infections. The patient was taught on methods of clearing secretions, such as coughing, positioning, or suctioning. The patient was instructed on adaptive breathing techniques to decrease work of breathing. The patient was encouraged to participate in a program of aerobic exercise; swimming helps strengthen the muscles of respiration and promotes good breathing habits.

Morphine Teaching 2046

SN instructed about Morphine. This is can slow or stop your breathing, especially when you start using this medicine or whenever you dose is changed. Never take morphine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to morphine: hives; difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: slow heart rate, sighing, weak or shallow breathing, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, feeling like you might pass out. Morphine is more likely to cause breathing problems in older adults and people who are severely ill, malnourished, or otherwise debilitated. Common morphine side effects may include: drowsiness, dizziness; constipation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, tired feeling, anxiety or mild itching.

Breathing Teaching 657

Patient was instructed on breathing methods. Deep relaxed breathing. Lie down on a blanket or rug on the floor. Place one hand on the abdomen and one hand on the chest. Inhale slowly and deeply through the nose into the abdomen to push up the hand as much as feels comfortable. The chest should move only a little and only with the abdomen. Do it for five minutes, when becoming more comfortable with this technique extend it up two minutes.

Breathing Teaching 678

Patient was instructed on irregular breathing. Irregular breathing will hamper the purification process and cause waste products to remain in circulation. Digestion will then become irregular, leaving tissues and organs undernourished. Improper oxygen consumption will thus ultimately lead to fatigue and heightened anxiety states.

Teaching 1504

The patient was instructed in pneumonia and pneumonitis in the importance of evading spread of disease, rotating head away when coughing, and cover mouth with tissue. The patient was reviewed to evade persons with infections. The patient was taught in the importance of postural drainage and profound breathing exercises. The patient was reviewed in the need to use a vaporizer or humidifier at home. The patient was instructed on procedures of clearing secretions like coughing, positioning, splinting chest wall, or suctioning. The patient was instructed on adaptive breathing methods to decline work of breathing. The patient was recommended to stop smoking.