title: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
abstract: Obstructive lung disorders are responsible for functional limitations and the deaths of millions of Americans. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is in the top 5 leading causes of death and the incidence is climbing. Home healthcare and hospice nurses should be aware of current management strategies, including nonpharmacologic therapies. A case-study format is used to introduce the subject, a brief review of pathophysiology of COPD and asthma is discussed, and evidence-based treatment strategies are reviewed, including nursing management to improve patient function.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern Indiana, HP 2133, Evansville, IN 47712, USA. mhall@usi.edu
authors.forename: Mellisa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents