Question Answered step-by-step I need to answer a discussion to a class mate about asthma here is… I need to answer a discussion to a class mate about asthma here is what they posted: The difference between asthma and pneumonia is that asthma as previously stated, is a non-infectious, most-times chronic illness, whereas pneumonia is a lung infection. Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. It affects the terminal airways or alveoli. These small air sacs fill with pus or fluid causing cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. Pneumonia can be viral or bacterial, with viral pneumonia seen most in children following a seasonal pattern. Bacterial pneumonia is caused by the aspiration of one’s own nasopharyngeal bacteria. The most common bacteria to cause bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumonia. Treatment for bacterial pneumonia includes rest, hydration, good nutrition, and the use of antibiotics (Huether & McCance, 2019).Given that Brian is in respiratory distress upon examination, is having retractions, has an elevated heart rate, as well as respiratory rate, and the practitioner, has auscultated symmetrical expiratory wheezes, I believe that Brian is having an exacerbation of asthma post his recent cold. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 530 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
Question Answered step-by-step I need to answer a discussion to a class mate about asthma here is… I need to answer a discussion to a class mate about asthma here is what they posted: The difference between asthma and pneumonia is that asthma as previously stated, is a non-infectious, most-times chronic illness, whereas pneumonia is a lung infection. Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. It affects the terminal airways or alveoli. These small air sacs fill with pus or fluid causing cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. Pneumonia can be viral or bacterial, with viral pneumonia seen most in children following a seasonal pattern. Bacterial pneumonia is caused by the aspiration of one’s own nasopharyngeal bacteria. The most common bacteria to cause bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumonia. Treatment for bacterial pneumonia includes rest, hydration, good nutrition, and the use of antibiotics (Huether & McCance, 2019).Given that Brian is in respiratory distress upon examination, is having retractions, has an elevated heart rate, as well as respiratory rate, and the practitioner, has auscultated symmetrical expiratory wheezes, I believe that Brian is having an exacerbation of asthma post his recent cold. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 530 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
