Effect of Demonstration on Procedures of Various Nursing Measures regarding Management of Respiratory Symptoms among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Patients

Chronic diseases are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are by far the leading cause of mortality in the world, representing 63% of all deaths (World Health Organization (WHO, 2010). Rapid improvements in health and longevity are dramatically changing the burden of illness throughout the world. In developed countries changes in lifestyle and improvements in the treatment of major causes of mortality have aged the population and increased the prevalence of chronic diseases. Poor countries that have achieved gains in life expectancy are also experiencing an increase in chronic disease. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 1.7 million Americans die of a chronic disease. Health promotion is integral part of nursing care. There are several way, by which individual can promote their health¹.