Case study
The prevalence of chronic diseases has increased in recent years. The impact of the chronic disease affects the individual, their family, and the healthcare system at large. Age is not just the only factor that influences chronic disease, illness, and disability. Review these case studies below:
Answer all the associated questions for that case, which are listed below each case study.
COPD:
John S., an African American male, 74 years old who presents himself to your office with his wife complaining of shortness of breath and fever. They have just moved to the area and had plans of visiting the doctor’s office, due to the onset of symptoms they have taken advantage of a last-minute walk-in slot. His medical history includes heart failure following a myocardial infarction at the age of 68 years old. He has COPD and is on 2 liters of oxygen at home, he also has hypertension. His father died of a myocardial infarction at the age of 59 years old. His mother is alive and his siblings are healthy.
What is COPD? What are the different types of COPD?
What are the causes of COPD?
What is the primary risk posed by COPD?
Discuss risk factors of COPD and; Incidence of COPD between men and women.
What are treatment options for COPD
What community resources can Mrs. Davis harness to take care of her health?
