Overview
Directions
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the function of the pulmonary system and the pathophysiology of pulmonary disorders.
Prepare a two- to three-page Microsoft Word paper. Utilize at least three scholarly and current references to support your writing. Utilize current APA format.
Explain the pathophysiology of ONE of the following pulmonary disorders:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—choose either emphysema or chronic bronchitis
A restrictive lung disorder
Asthma in adults
A pulmonary vascular disorder or disease
- A malignancy of the pulmonary system
- Asthma in children
- Cystic fibrosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Discuss clinical manifestations associated with the disease process, including the relationships between the pathophysiologic processes and the clinical manifestations. (How do the clinical manifestations occur?)
- Explain the clinical implications for an individual with the disorder.