
Nursing Job Update
January 24, 2025 at 07:12 AM
*Common respiratory disorders along with their typical signs and symptoms:*
1. Asthma:
- Signs and Symptoms: Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing.
2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
- Signs and Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chronic cough, sputum production, wheezing.
3. Pneumonia:
- Signs and Symptoms: Fever, cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, fatigue.
4. Bronchitis:
- Signs and Symptoms: Persistent cough, increased mucus production, chest discomfort.
5. Pulmonary Embolism:
- Signs and Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chest pain, rapid heart rate, cough (may produce bloody or discolored sputum).
6. Interstitial Lung Disease:
- Signs and Symptoms: Shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, fatigue.
7. Lung Cancer:
- Signs and Symptoms: Persistent cough, chest pain, unexplained weight loss, shortness of breath.
8. Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
- Signs and Symptoms: Loud snoring, episodes of breathing cessation during sleep, daytime sleepiness.
9. Cystic Fibrosis:
- Signs and Symptoms: Chronic cough with thick mucus, recurrent respiratory infections, difficulty gaining weight.
10. Tuberculosis (TB):
- Signs and Symptoms: Persistent cough, unintentional weight loss, night sweats, fatigue
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