The Breathwell archive

Other respiratory concerns

Cough, infections, pulmonary hypertension and other care conversations.

• Other respiratory concerns

  A Breathing Emergency: Recognize It and Get Help

  Understand the emergency boundaries around sudden breathing difficulty and the limits of an online guide, with questions for a personal response plan.

  Published 2024-03-06 / Open the article for sources and review status.

• Other respiratory concerns

  Chronic Cough: Assessment Before Another Remedy

  The most useful approach to a chronic cough is to find out what is keeping it going, rather than keep adding cough remedies.

  Published 2024-03-06 / Open the article for sources and review status.

• Other respiratory concerns

  How Ventilator Support Is Provided

  A mechanical ventilator supports breathing by moving air into and out of the lungs. NHLBI describes it as a machine with a bellows-like action, controlled by the respiratory therapist and doctor.

  Published 2024-03-06 / Open the article for sources and review status.

• Other respiratory concerns

  Pulmonary Hypertension: A Cause-Specific Care Plan

  Understand why pulmonary-hypertension care depends on its cause and what to clarify about the diagnosis, treatment and daily support.

  Published 2024-03-06 / Open the article for sources and review status.

• Other respiratory concerns

  Respiratory Infections: Care and Prevention Checks

  For a suspected respiratory infection, good practice means matching assessment and treatment to the illness and the person.

  Published 2024-03-06 / Open the article for sources and review status.

• Other respiratory concerns

  Ventilator Support: What a Safe Care Plan Covers

  Safe ventilator support depends on an individual clinical plan and people trained to carry it out.

  Published 2024-03-06 / Open the article for sources and review status.