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Pneumothorax

A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, is the collection of air in the space around the lungs. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot expand as much as it normally.

Published by NursesLabs on 02/04/2012 12:43 am

10 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Bronchitis Nursing Care Plans

Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (chronic obstructive bronchitis) causes increase mucus production and chronic cough.

Published by NursesLabs on 01/25/2012 1:32 am

Bronchiectasis Nursing Management

Nursing care plans, management, drugs, medical management and pathophysiology of Bronchiectasis.

Published by NursesLabs on 01/25/2012 1:32 am

6 More Bronchopneumonia Nursing Care Plans

Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria in which the air sacs become filled with inflammatory cells and the lung becomes solid. The symptoms include those of any infection (fever, malaise, headache, etc.,) together with cough and chest pain. It is estimated that, worldwide, some 4 million children under five years of [...]

Published by NursesLabs on 01/21/2012 5:16 pm