For the discussion board assignments you will have to: Choose ONE of the followi
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Question
For the discussion board assignments you will have to:
Choose ONE of the following topics to make your post. Your post should be 5 sentences long with no spelling, grammar, or capitalization errors or points will be deducted. Points will be deducted for late work. (10 points)
Option 1:
What is one of the latest developments in the treatment of lung disease? Identify which disease you chose and explain it in detail. Do not choose a treatment that other classmates have already chosen.
Or
Option 2:
Select two medications, either OTC or prescription, and then search two sites for prices. Choose large pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens to compare prices. Be sure that the number of pills or ounces is the same at both locations. Do not choose the same drugs/pharmacies that other students have posted.
Explanation / Answer
OPTION 1
The new development in the treatment of lung disease in addition to inhaled medicine that opens up lung airways to breathe better is a new class of drugs called as phosphodiesterase for inhibitors which is used for COPD.
COPD is a progressive lung disease which includes bronchitis, emphysema, non-reversible asthma and bronchiectasis. The signs and symptoms include increased breathlessness, frequent coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.The common causes of COPD are inhaling pollutants like second-hand smoke, fumes, chemicals, and dust.