Abstract
This second of a two part unit on breathlessness addresses patient assessment and management, including common treatments. Interventions that can be taught to, and used independently by, patients and carers are explored.
MeSH terms
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Analgesics, Opioid / pharmacology
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Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use
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Anti-Anxiety Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Anxiety Agents / therapeutic use
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Benzodiazepines / pharmacology
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Benzodiazepines / therapeutic use
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Breathing Exercises
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Dyspnea / diagnosis*
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Dyspnea / etiology
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Dyspnea / prevention & control*
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Humans
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Morphine / pharmacology
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Morphine / therapeutic use
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Nursing Assessment / methods*
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Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
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Palliative Care / methods*
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Patient Positioning
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Relaxation Therapy
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Severity of Illness Index
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Benzodiazepines
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Morphine