Emphysema Teaching 1077
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Emphysema, such as: recurrent respiratory infections and allergies, among others.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Emphysema Teaching 1087Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: drink large amounts of liquids to thin secretions and use a humidifier to moisten air, among others.Emphysema Teaching 1072Taught that the main function of the lungs is to supply oxygen to the blood and to remove carbon dioxide from the blood.Emphysema Teaching 1057Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid or control stress, which can exacerbate disease.Emphysema Teaching 1076Taught that, in Emphysema, the lungs are in a chronic state of hyper-expansion, causing expiration to be more difficult.