The Effect of Echinacea on Common Cold and Flu
The Immuno-Stimulant Property of Echinacea The common cold is a viral disease that affects the upper respiratory system while influenza is an infectious respiratory tract infection that can be caused by any one of the three influenza viruses, namely A, B, and C. Viruses gain entry into the body through the respiratory tract and attach…
Respiratory Care Plan
Respiratory Disorder Analysis In order to analyze the pathophysiology of the disease, a presence of tissue damage and active period of infection should be observed. The disorder has a repetitive nature, which is why potential infection can be predicted. As for symptoms, the patient is reported to have a dry cough, a shortage of breath,…
Swanson Theory of Caring
Just like other professions in health, nursing draws upon the principle of service to humanity. Nursing emphasizes the significance of creating a caring and healing environment to help communities, families, and individuals preserve or achieve an optimum wellness state during life stages ranging from birth, adulthood, and the end of life (Alligood, 2014). The notion…
Water Fluoridation
Abstract Community water fluoridation (CWF) has both benefits and challenges to the health of communities. It is implemented by relevant authorities such as the municipality and other government agencies. The consumption of fluoride in water results in the mineralization of both bone and enamel of the tooth. Its impact on the teeth causes hardening, which…
Encephalitis and Meningitis
Introduction Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain. Meningitis, on the other hand, is the inflammation of the spinal cord. The inflammation on these parts of the body systems, unlike other parts, can cause dangerous effects. Inside the brain and spinal cord, there is a protective layer known as the meninges. Consequently, its inflammation can…
Theory Critique: Virginia Henderson’s Need Theory
Virginia Henderson’s Need Theory Virginia Henderson is one of the first nurses who tried to describe nursing as a profession at the end of the 19th century. The ideas of Henderson had a considerable impact on many subsequent theories of nursing. Nursing derives from the concept of the fundamental needs of a person. The primary…