Category: Disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the reflux of gastric contents causes symptoms and complications that impair quality of life (Patti, 2019). The usual symptoms of GERD are regurgitation and heartburn; however, several difficulties with breathing, such as chronic cough, asthma, laryngitis, etc. may occur. The pathogenesis of GERD involves the relaxations…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most prominent neurodegenerative complications, primarily affecting the individual’s motor system. There are five primary stages of disease progression, each associated with a specific variety of symptoms (“Stages of Parkinson’s,” n.d.). Stage one generally implies mild consequences, such as slight tremors in one side of the body and movement…

Table of Contents Introduction Population-Based Communicable Illnesses Plan of Action Conclusion References Introduction The fight against communicable diseases and the search for a reliable way to protect the population against them are among the most crucial issues in contemporary health care. Frequent contacts with the diseased people, low immunity status, and body’s resistance to infectious…

Table of Contents Introduction Etiology of sickle cell disease Diagnosis of sickle cell disease Signs and symptoms Sickle cell disease treatment Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Sickle cell disease is very prevalent among people who trace their decent from Africa, South America, the Panama, the Caribbean countries, countries that lie within the Mediterranean region and the…

Introduction Crohn’s disease refers to persistent inflammations of the intestines that mainly lead to the breakdown of the inner lining (Sartor, 2006). The disease is caused by various factors that could be environmental, immune, and/or bacterial. Its clinical signs are fever, fatigue, occasional rectal bleeding, diarrhea, and abdominal pain (Sartor, 2006). In addition, skin, eyes,…

Table of Contents Scenario Probable Disease Social Related Concerns Technological Resources References Scenario Jack is an 80-year-old male who was admitted to the primary care physician’s office. He is a widowed person, and his family currently consists only of his two sons and their wives. Even though they are in the same state, the client…

Table of Contents Barriers Supports Conclusion References Chronic Respiratory Diseases are at the center of the current international medical interest, as they are among the likely consequences of COVID-19 infection. The economic side of preventing and treating lung problems is also closely monitored by doctors and potential patients. The pandemic has affected the latter’s ability…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) alludes to two lung sicknesses, constant bronchitis and emphysema, that make it difficult to relax. Smoking is the most well-known reason for COPD, yet breathing used smoke, dust at work, or vapor from ovens, radiators, or synthetic compounds can likewise cause it (Howcroft et al., 2016). Aspiratory restoration programs instruct…

Abstract Since the term disease management was introduced is linked to the hope of improving healthcare quality and reducing its cost, which is becoming one of the nation’s main concerns. Many organizations for the provision of managed care depend on disease management tools (programs and protocols). Evidence shows that despite marginal success in improving the…

Table of Contents Information Pertinent to the Client’s Case Assessment of the Client’s Risk Exposure Pathway of the Client References Information Pertinent to the Client’s Case The patient in the case under consideration suffers from a respiratory disease that occurs several times during the year. Also, there is no evident connection to season change. The…