Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Palliative Medicine Review of the Disease, Its Therapies, and Drug Interactions
Despite significant advances in treatment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a chronic and progressive disease that frequently leads to premature mortality. COPD is associated with a constellation of significant symptoms, including dyspnea, cough, wheezing, pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and is associated with increased morbidity. Palliative care is appropriate to support these patients. However, historically, palliative care has focused on supporting patients with malignant disease, rather than progressive chronic diseases such as COPD.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Andrea Weiss, Sandra Porter, Dmitry Rozenberg, Erin O'Connor, Tiffany Lee, Meyer Balter, Kirsten Wentlandt Tags: Special Article Source Type: research
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