Emphysema Teaching 1081
Emphysema
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Emphysema, such as: cough, weakness and wheezing, among others.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Taught that Emphysema is a chronic, irreversible lung disease caused by recurrent inflammation resulting in the destruction of lung tissue.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid or control stress, which can exacerbate disease.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Emphysema, such as: loss of appetite and weight loss, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: eat small, frequent meals and chew slowly, among others.
Taught that, in Emphysema, there is an enlargement and loss of elasticity of the alveoli resulting in decreased air exchange and air trapping.