Monthly Archives: June 2006
NORMAL BREATHING AND THE RESPIRATORY TRACT
The purpose of the respiratory system is to supply oxygen to body tissues and to remove carbon dioxide, which is a waste product, from...
LUNG CONGESTION
Lung Congestion and Chest Cold
You can help prevent collection of the secretions that can cause lung congestion and respiratory complications...
PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. The symptoms include:
* Pain (if able to feel it; pain is sometimes "referred"...
ATELECTASIS
Atelectasis may be a total or partial collapse of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lung causing a lack...
CHOKING
It is important that you inform people with whom you spend time how to help you if you should choke.
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RESPIRATORY TREATMENTS WITH A NEBULIZER
If respiratory medication needs to be delivered directly to the lungs, this can be accomplished with a nebulizer, if prescribed by...
PERCUSSION
Percussion can be used while you are in a Postural Drainage position to dislodge and mobilize secretions from the air sacs...
ASSISTED COUGH
(Quad Cough)
By having someone assist you in coughing, your cough will be more forceful and productive and you will be able...
POSTURAL DRAINAGE
To drain the middle and lower portions of your lungs, you should be positioned with your chest above your head. Possible techniques to achieve...
TRACHEOTOMY CARE
Caring for your Tracheotomy
Preventing Water from Entering Tracheotomy - Following are some of the ways you can prevent water from entering your tracheotomy:
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