Occupational pulmonary fibrosis michael

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NURS 6501CCase Study: Occupational Pulmonary Fibrosis Michael, a 58-year-old disabled construction worker, presents with progressive exertional dyspnea and a persistent dry cough which started 5 years ago. Oxygen dependent at 5L/min (non-compliant). Bilateral inspiratory crackles ("Velcro crackles") at lung bases noted; no wheezing but has significantly reduced breath sounds. He has digital clubbing, and noted even walking to the kitchen or bathroom he has to use his walker as fear of "running out of air" and falling. He states he wakes up at night gasping for air at times and has to sleep in his chair in the living room and "I can't even go to bed". He states all throughout the day he does nothing but cough but states no sputum.

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