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2. 1. Prevalence and Pharmacologic Treatment of Breathlessness in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

   Author : Zainab Ahmadi; allergologi och palliativ medicin Lungmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Breathlessness; Treatment; End of life care; Symptoms; Oxygen; Opioids; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Breathlessness; Treatment; End of life care; Symptoms; Oxygen; Opioids;

   Abstract : BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Chronic breathlessness is a feared and distressing symptom with significant impact on daily life. Little is known of the prevalence of breathlessness at the end of life in severe COPD. READ MORE