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How To Treat Emphysema ?

hi, what are the modifiable and non modifiable risk factors of emphysema and how it affects the person. what are the common nursing diagnosis for emphysema. thnx! another question is what is the common site for intravenous injection for adults and infants. thnak you
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

For emphysema diagnosis main single most investigation is spirometry.....

For emphysema medical as well as surgical management available

Treatment done as follow...
-bronchodilator and steroid combination inhaler like Foracort
-for excess cough mucolytic agents
-pulmonary exercises beneficial
-breathing exercises good to perform
-avoid smoking
-if needed in severe case oxygen therapy might needed
-if needed surgical management done to reduce lung volume

For giving I. V injections any suitable vein that leads less discomfort can be choosen...
Usually hand and arm vein can be selected..

Take care

Hope your concern solved
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How To Treat Emphysema ?

Hi welcome to the health care magic For emphysema diagnosis main single most investigation is spirometry..... For emphysema medical as well as surgical management available Treatment done as follow... -bronchodilator and steroid combination inhaler like Foracort -for excess cough mucolytic agents -pulmonary exercises beneficial -breathing exercises good to perform -avoid smoking -if needed in severe case oxygen therapy might needed -if needed surgical management done to reduce lung volume For giving I. V injections any suitable vein that leads less discomfort can be choosen... Usually hand and arm vein can be selected.. Take care Hope your concern solved