There is a total of 122 credit hours required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Registered nurses seeking admission to the curriculum who need to complete nursing prerequisites and/or general education courses may apply for admission to the Pre-RN-to-B.S.N.
Wheezing can result from either of two respiratory conditions: reduced airflow resulting from narrowing of the airways or congestion in the lungs. Causes of wheezing include asthma and infection and inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia) or bronchi (bronchitis). Other common causes include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis (destruction and widening of the airways), cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.
Wheezing is a whistling sound that can be made while breathing that may be a symptom of an illness or other causes or conditions. If wheezing is accompanied with difficulty breathing, this may be a medical emergency. Wheezing may be a symptom of hayfever, COPD, asthma, acute bronchitis, bronchospasm, swelling in the airways, mucus in the airways, something stuck in the throat, or a growth in the airway. Less commonly, wheezing may also be caused by these health problems: Cystic fibrosis; Congestive heart failure, usually in older adults; What are the symptoms of wheezing?