Discuss the pathophysiologic connection between asthma and allergies

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Discuss the pathophysiologic connection between asthma and allergies

Write a 1500-2000 word APA formatted essay of the following topics:

Firstly, discuss the pathophysiologic connection between asthma and allergies
Secondly, discuss pathophysiology of lung cancer, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic tests
Thirdly, what are the pathophysiologic changes in COPD and also how does it differ from asthma?
Discuss the use of oxygen therapy in patients with a diagnosis of COPD. What are the benefits and the potential pitfalls?
Complete Case Study #13 (bacterial pneumonia) in the Bruyere textbookChief Complaints Provided by patient’s home caregiver: “Mrs. I. is confused and very sick. She was up most of last night coughing.” HPI Mrs. B.I. is an 84-year-old white female, who is widowed and a retired bank manager. She owns her own home and has a 45-year-old female caregiver who lives in the home.

Discuss the pathophysiologic connection between asthma and allergies

Currently, Mrs. I. uses a walker and takes daily strolls to the park with her caregiver. She is able to perform most activities of daily living; however, the caregiver prepares all meals. The patient presents to the clinic accompanied by her caregiver, who reports that Mrs. I. has a one-week history of upper respiratory symptoms and a two-day history of increasing weakness and malaise.
Approximately three days ago, the patient developed a cough that has gradually become worse and she now has difficulty catching her breath. The caregiver also reports that the patient was confuse last night and nearly fell while going to the bathroom. The patient has been coughing up a significant amount of phlegm that is thick and green in color. She has no fever.

The caregiver has become concerned by the patient’s reduction in daily activities and an inability to get rid of her “cold.” Patient Case Question
1.      Firstly, based on the patient’s history of illness, is this type of infection considered community-acquired or nosocomial? PMH • Tobacco dependence  64 years • Chronic bronchitis for approximately 13 years • Urinary overflow incontinence  10 years • HTN  6 years, BP has been averaging 140/80 mm Hg with medication
2.       Secondly, CASE STUDY 13 BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA For the Disease Summary for this case study, see the CD-ROM. Bruyere_Case13_054-059.qxd 4/30/08 3:01 PM Page 54 CASE STUDY 13