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OCCUPATION CONSTRUCTION WORKER Exposed to airborne chemicals and irritants SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
Heavy Smoker
HYDROGEN CYANIDE
Anemia
CO Combines with NICOTINE Hemoglobin Immunocompromised Host Bacteria enters through the airways
Destruction of Cilias in the Trachea Impaired Cough Reflex Decreased ability to expectorate irritants
Loss of Elasticity in the Alveoli Impaired Alveoli Function Loss of Surface Area for gas exchange
DOB
Tachypnea
Inflammation
Increased Synthesis of Prostaglandins Sensitize receptors X-ray reveals densities on left upper lung lobe
CHEMOTAXIS Stimulation of Neutrophils and Monocytes Increases Inflammatory response Increases Phagocytosis
Release of Neurotransmitters Depolarization of Neurons Action Potential Repolarization Spinal Cord Limbic System Cerebral Cortex Pain on Chest and throat Facial grimace during pain
Further Bronchoconstriction
Sodium, water and proteins shifts from IVF to ISF Release of Exogenous Pyrogens Destroyed and absorbed by phagocytes
Increases Mucus Secretion Oversecretion of Mucus Crackles upon Auscultation Nasal Flaring Further Congestion of Lungs
Granulocytes: Platelets:
86.8 (N: 46.5-86.3) Endogenous pyrogens Stimulates Interleukin 1, 6, TNF, IF from phagocytes Hypothalamus Sensitization Fever 439 (N: 150-399)
DOB
Fatigability Bedridden
Pallor on nails and palpebral conjunctiva and delayed capillary refill test (4secs.)