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The patient was instructed in emphysemathe importance of avoiding bronchopulmonary irritants such as cigarettes smoking, industrial air pollutants, du...
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: drink large amounts of liquids to thin secretions and use a humidifier t...
Taught that, in Emphysema, there is an enlargement and loss of elasticity of the alveoli resulting in decreased air exchange and air trapping.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: use effective coughing methods and do chest percussion and postural drai...
Taught that, in Emphysema, the lungs are in a chronic state of hyper-expansion, causing expiration to be more difficult.