Pan CX, Palathra BC, Leo-To WF. Management of Respiratory Symptoms in Those with Serious Illness.
Med Clin North Am 2020;
104:455-470. [PMID:
32312409 DOI:
10.1016/j.mcna.2019.12.004]
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Abstract
Respiratory symptoms are common in patients living with serious illness, both in cancer and nonmalignant conditions. Common symptoms include dyspnea (breathlessness), cough, malignant pleural effusions, airway secretions, and hemoptysis. Basic management of respiratory symptoms is within the scope of primary palliative care. There are pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches to treating respiratory symptoms. This article provides clinicians with treatment approaches to these burdensome symptoms.
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