Lucille Cagle is a 73 year old female who has been a heavy cigarette smoker since she was a teenager.

Case Study 1

Lucille Cagle is a 73 year old female who has been a heavy cigarette smoker since she was a teenager. she now has chronic cough. Recently, she has also experienced shortness of breath when she carries her groceries from the car to her house or when she tries to walk up the few stairs to her front door. She is conerned that her breathing problems might prevent her from doing her usual activities.

Case Study 2

Chad Wilson is a 21 year old male in good health. In the middle of the night. Chad woke up with severe pain in the right side of the testicle and he noticed that is swollen. it is also painful when he tries to urinate. He hates to go the doctor, but he us worried that he might have testicular cancer.

QUESTION

1. The possible disease and condition on each case study.

2. Any examination or tests that will help confirm or refute the diagnose.

3. Additional steps that the patient should take. (e.g. taking medication or adopting a new health habit)