Problem
Pathophysiology Case Study
11-year-old boy complains of wheezing and difficulty "getting enough air." Notices it more when he is playing baseball and symptoms improve when exercise activity stops. He says that the symptoms are getting worse and the symptoms are even occurring at rest. Mother says the child is allergic to cat dander and his next-door neighbor in their apartment building recently began sheltering cats for the local humane society. Auscultation demonstrates wheezes on forced expiration throughout all lung fields.
Task (1 to 2 page case study analysis)
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following: Each bullet point should reflect a subject heading followed by subsequent content reflective of primary sources of reference as well as Standards of Care.
1) The cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the patient presenting these symptoms.
2) Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
3) How these processes interact to affect the patient.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.