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- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Write a 2–3-page paper discussing the concepts of health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration and health teaching to an adult patient with this chronic disease. Be sure to integrate Evidence Based Practice into your discussion.
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Running head: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a persistent infection that affects the
lungs by obstructing the airflow (Gustafsson & Nordeman, 2018). The common symptoms are
cough, sputum, breathing difficulty and wheezing. COPD occurs as a result of lasting exposure
to irritating particulate matter and gases, usually from cigarette smoke. The affected people are
at an advanced risk of contracting lung cancer and heart disease. COPD necessitates a lifelong
assessment which implies adhering to the doctor’s advice and adopting healthy lifestyles. Since
the diseases result in the weakening of the lungs, it is necessary to avoid things such as smoking,
which could result in an outbreak. Individuals with trouble quitting smoking can talk to the
doctor about cessation programs. COPD patients should also avo...
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