Pathopharmacological Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Western Governors University

Investigated Disease Process Asthma, a chronic disorder that causes inflammation in the airway, affecting approximately 300 million people around the world. (Lynn, S. J., & Kushto-Reese, K., 2015). Most patients suffering from asthma can be managed through inhaled medication therapy. Unfortunately, patients are not always adequately educated about their diagnosis, disease process and given instructions on proper inhaler technique. Over time, these poorly managed patients may have increased emergency room visits, numerous hospital admissions, exhaust physician clinic visits and suffer from complications related to long-term respiratory disease. Education, understanding and proper...