Respiratory Symptoms
Respiratory symptoms are common among patients at the end of life, no matter what their diagnosis is. The most common of these are dyspea, cough, and hemoptysis. Respiratory symptoms can be very distressing to the patient as well as their family and loved one. Understanding the most common respiratory symptoms and their treatments will prepare you to work with your healthcare provider to find relief.
Managing Shortness of Breath
Dyspnea is the feeling of breathlessness. An estimated 55-70% of patients near the end of life experience shortness of breath. It's a distressing symptom and needs to be treated promptly. Find out how you can help manage dyspnea.
Dyspnea is the feeling of breathlessness. An estimated 55-70% of patients near the end of life experience shortness of breath. It's a distressing symptom and needs to be treated promptly. Find out how you can help manage dyspnea.
A.D.A.M. Health Encyclopedia of Dyspnea
From the ADAM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia.
From the ADAM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia.