Dyspnea is the most common symptom experienced by patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). To avoid exertional dyspnea, many patients adopt a sedentary …

Contrary to common perception, modern palliative care (PC) is applicable to all people with
an incurable disease, not only cancer. PC is appropriate at every stage of disease …

Globally, the number of people affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is rapidly
increasing. In most (> 80%), the illness is relatively mild and can be self-managed out of …

Background Advanced cystic fibrosis lung disease (ACFLD) is common, is associated with
reduced quality of life, and remains the most frequent cause of death in individuals with …

Breathlessness that persists despite treatment for the underlying conditions is debilitating.
Identifying this discrete entity as a clinical syndrome should raise awareness amongst …

Background Many people are dying from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but
consensus guidance on palliative care in COVID-19 is lacking. This new life-threatening …

Importance Morphine is used as palliative treatment of chronic breathlessness in patients
with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Evidence on respiratory …

Since the end of 2019, the whole world has been struggling with the pandemic of the new
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Available evidence …

Das vorliegende Dokument ist eine Neufassung und Aktualisierung der Leitlinie zur
Diagnostik und Therapie von Patienten mit COPD, die die bisherige Version aus dem Jahr …

Importance Chronic breathlessness is common in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Regular, low-dose, extended-release morphine may relieve …