The nebulization of opioids delivers medication directly into the airways ... over oral or i.v. administration in the treatment of dyspnea. Low-dose oral or sublingual opioids are effective ...
In addition to pharmacologic interventions and oxygen, there are a number of nonpharmacologic strategies that can be beneficial in the management of dyspnea ... when added to medication management ...
There is no evidence of medication-related toxic effects or intracranial or intraocular disease. None of the common causes of nausea would explain the dyspnea or palpitations except as mediated ...
He was given 40mg furosemide in addition to his home medications and was started on a low-sodium diet. During the night of hospital day 1 the patient's dyspnea improved and his oxygen requirement ...