Controlled trials show no clear benefit of inhaled opioids over oral or i.v. administration in the treatment of dyspnea. Low-dose oral or sublingual opioids are effective in treating dyspnea.

In the post-LTx period, the course of dyspnea and psychological problems it causes in case of progression are not known. Depression and anxiety may develop in recipients after LTx. However, the ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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The heart is a muscle about the size of your fist that pumps blood around the body. When the heart is functioning properly, it has a specific rhythm controlled by a mass of specialized ...