Title: Discuss common disorders of the respiratory system, including their signs and symptoms.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit XII: Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, HIV/AIDS, Cancer, and Care of the Resident When Death Is Imminent

Discussion should include disorders and symptoms such as

- chronic obstructed pulmonary disease (COPD) – yellow or green sputum and mucus; difficulty breathing; wheezing
- chronic bronchitis – chronic cough; thick, whitish sputum
- emphysema – shortness of breath; coughing; difficulty breathing; cyanosis; chest tightness; confusion, fear, and anxiety; weakness; loss of appetite and weight
- asthma – wheezing; coughing; chest tightness; difficulty breathing
- pneumonia – high fever; chest pain during inhalation; coughing; difficulty breathing; shortness of breath; chills; increased pulse; thick, colored sputum.