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NHA Disease ProcessesInfectious disease answer caused by bacteria entering the body
acute disease answer have a sudden onset and a short recovery time
chronic disease answer last longer than 6 months, recovery requires ongoing medication and
treatment
degenerative disease answer occur when the aging process causes tissues in the boy to wear
down
Osteoarthritis answer most common form of joint disorder. An inflammation of the joint
Osteoarthritis sign/symptoms answer joint stiffness, pain, decreased range of motion, mobility
challenges and crepitus
Asthma answer chronic respiratory disorder causing constriction of the bronchi and
bronchioles in the lungs due to inflammation.
asthma signs/symptoms answer dyspnea, chest tightness and wheezing
Pneumonia answer inflammation of the lungs due to infection causing the air sacs fill with fluid
and pus, making it difficult to breath.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) answer group of chronic lung diseases
(empysema & chronic bronchitis) causes airflow to the lungs to progressively obstructed.
cancer answer abnormal cell growth that causes tumors and can potentially spread to other
parts of the body
hypertension (high blood pressure) answer systolic higher than 130 and diastolic higher than
80 consistently
hypertension signs and symptoms answer sweating, blurred vision, fatigue, vertigo, headache
hypertension also known as answer silent killer
coronary artery disease (CAD) answer narrowing of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup.
Results in the heart not receiving adequate oxygen and nutrients, especially with exertion.
Heart attack is first indicator
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