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CHRONIC BRONCHITIS CHRONIC BRONCHITIS PIC (DIAGNOSIS (PULMONARY FUNCTION…
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS 
DEFINITION
Bronchial tubes become inflammed, producing a lot of mucus this causes difficulty in breathing and coughing.
DIAGNOSIS
Doctor will examine the lungs and listen to your breathing and signs and symptoms you may be experiencing.
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SPUTUM EXAMINATION
This test analyses the cells in the sputum and can assist in determining the cause of other lung problems
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Cough- can be chronic, dry or with phlegm
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Shortness of breath, headache, sore throat chest pressure and problems sleeping.
NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT
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INEFFECTIVE COUGHING
Assist the patient with coughing through chest physiotheraphy, by doing breathing exercises.
Provide the patient with adequate fluids to prevent dehydration and to soften thick mucus secretions.
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CAUSES
Smoking cigarette,environmental and genetic factors e.g. inhaling of chemicals, cooking fumes or heavy pollution.
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DIET
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A diet that contains chicken, fish and non-fat dairy products
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