the topic is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease II. Introduction -includes d
the topic is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease II. Introduction -includes definition overview age and gender preferences if applicable.III.Epidemiology -Where did this disease first emerge any particular pattern of disease occurrence incidencerate distribution and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.IV.Transmission -How is the disease transmitted from host to host?(If applicable)V.Etiology&/or Risk Factors -cause/s of the disease. What is the infectious agent(if infectious in origin)? What type of micro-organism is it? Does it fall into a group of similar pathogens?If there is no specific causative agent then state the Risk Factors that can cause the diseaseVI.Pathophysiology -Discuss thestructural and functional changes in tissue and organs that lead to the disease.Explainthe Pathophysiologyof the Diseaseas stated in your textbook!How didthe disease process happen?VII.Clinical Manifestations-Signs and Symptoms of the disease.a. Signs -are the objective findings that the examiner (or you) can see. Ex: Redness of skin Lump in the breast swelling of face.b. Symptoms -are the subjective feelings or complaints by the patient. Ex: Pain headacheVIII.Diagnosticor LaboratoryTests -tests performed to diagnose disease or how is the disease diagnosed?IX.Treatment -search for treatment options. Which can be:a. Symptomatic -to relieve the symptoms but not the cause of the diseaseb.Curative -definitive treatments that can completely resolve the disease.X. Prognosis for the future:How effectiveis the treatment used? Is it a treatable disease? (there are some that cannot be treated). What is the likely course of a disease or ailment? What is the outcome? Arethere new treatments which are under study?-
