Pulmonary Function
1. Identify the most likely condition that best explains the patient’s cough. Provide a description of the disorder and underlying respiratory alteration associated with the type of cough selected in the scenario.
2. Describe and explain the pathophysiologic process of the disease and underlying respiratory alteration associated with the cough.
3. Describe common clinical manifestations associated with the disorder.
Identify the causes and risk factors for the condition depicted in the chosen case.
4. Consider the following patient factors genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Select two patient factors and discuss the influence of the factors chosen on the disorder.
