Chapter Learning Duration: 90 minutes
Respiratory Conditions
What you will learn in this chapter
- The respiratory system: the different parts thereof
- Understanding why people develop respiratory problems.
- Common cold: understanding, symptoms, and treatment
- Flu: understanding, symptoms, and treatment
- Sinus: understanding, symptoms, and treatment
- Allergies: understanding, symptoms, and treatment
- Allergies: special section on medication understanding
- Pneumonia: understanding, symptoms, and treatment
- Asthma: understanding, symptoms, and treatment
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease): understanding, symptoms, and treatment
- Good etiquette with respiratory problems
Chapter Summary
In this chapter, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the respiratory system, including its structure and function. You will explore the reasons why people develop respiratory problems, such as exposure to pollutants, smoking, and infections.
The chapter will cover various respiratory conditions, including the common cold, influenza, sinusitis, allergies, pneumonia, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of these conditions, enabling early and accurate identification.
Additionally, you will understand the treatment options for each condition, providing you with the knowledge to support patients effectively. The chapter will also highlight the role of an assistant nurse in helping clients with the prescribed treatments from healthcare professionals. Finally, you will learn about good etiquette when dealing with respiratory problems, ensuring you provide compassionate and effective care. By the end of this chapter, you will be well-prepared to manage and support patients with various respiratory conditions.