The nursing of a patient following lung volume reduction surgery

Article Abstract:

The Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is an experimental surgical procedure that aims to alleviate the symptoms of breathlessness for patients with end-stage chronic emphysema. Emphysema is a progressive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease where the risk factors include smoking and chronic infections.

Care and treatment, Methods, Risk factors, Lungs, Emphysema, Pulmonary, Emphysema, Lung surgery

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Procedure for the assessment of lung function with spirometry

Article Abstract:

This article examines the use of spirometry to diagnose and manage lung disease, focusing on the measurement of breath movements, inhalation and exhalation. Topics include patient preparation, spirometry equipment, and reporting results.

Lung diseases, Spirometry

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Testing for reversibility in patients with obstructive airways disease

Article Abstract:

Methods used to determine if a patients obstructive lung condition is asthma, which is generally reversible with treatment or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is generally unresponsive are described.

Prognosis, Asthma, Lung diseases, Obstructive, Chronic obstructive lung disease, Respiratory tract diseases

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