A 64-year-old white man had been familiar to the respiratory care consult team. He had a history of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
ADMITTING HISTORY A 64-year-old white man had been familiar to the respiratory care consult team. He had a history of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Although he had not been hospitalized in more than 2 years, he received extensive care 4 years ago for a left lower lobe pneumonia that compromised his already severe chronic […]