Dyspnea in Oncological Patients: a Brain Teaser

Dyspnea in Oncological Patients: a Brain Teaser Dyspnea is one of the most distressing and debilitating symptoms experienced by oncological patients, usually in association with fatigue, anxiety and depression. It is also disturbing and upsetting to family members, leading to functional limitations in patients and a compromised quality of life (QoL) for both patients and caregivers. Definition of dyspnea The term ‘dyspnea’ comes from two Greek words: dus (difficult) and pn...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research