Extended-Release Morphine for Chronic Breathlessness in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.07.010
Abstract: CONTEXT Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) affects people of all ages and is associated with poor prognosis. Chronic breathlessness affects almost all people with PAH. OBJECTIVES This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study aimed to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: breathlessness; morphine; chronic breathlessness; study ... See more keywords
Agreement Between Breathlessness Severity and Unpleasantness in People With Chronic Breathlessness: A Longitudinal Clinical Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.01.001
Abstract: CONTEXT Chronic breathlessness is a cardinal symptom in cardiopulmonary disease where both overall intensity or severity (S) and unpleasantness (U) are commonly quantified. OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate agreement between breathlessness severity and unpleasantness over… read more here.
Keywords: agreement; severity unpleasantness; breathlessness severity; chronic breathlessness ... See more keywords
Management of chronic breathlessness in primary care: what do GPs, non-GP specialists, and allied health professionals think?
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DOI: 10.1071/py22018
Abstract: BACKGROUND To explore the perspectives of GPs, non-GP specialists, and allied health professionals on the role of primary care in diagnosing and managing chronic breathlessness, the barriers faced, and the resources needed to optimise care… read more here.
Keywords: health; care; primary care; chronic breathlessness ... See more keywords
Non-opioid medications for the relief of chronic breathlessness: current evidence
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DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2017.1305896
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: To evaluate systematically randomised clinical trials investigating non-opioid medications for the management and treatment of chronic breathlessness. Areas covered: The evidence for the role of benzodiazepines, anxiolytics, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic… read more here.
Keywords: breathlessness; morphine; chronic breathlessness; evidence ... See more keywords
Respiratory problems in low-resource settings
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DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000287
Abstract: Purpose of review Chronic breathlessness is common in patients with advanced illness who require palliative care. Achieving good symptom control can be challenging. More people with advanced illness live in low and middle income than… read more here.
Keywords: control; chronic breathlessness; palliative care; care ... See more keywords
Chronic breathlessness associated with poorer physical and mental health-related quality of life (SF-12) across all adult age groups
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DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209908
Abstract: Little is known about the impact of chronic breathlessness (modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) score ≥2 for most days, at least three of the last six months) on health-related quality of life (Short Form-12 (SF-12)).… read more here.
Keywords: physical mental; chronic breathlessness; health related; related quality ... See more keywords
Stigma and the in(visible) perspectives and expectations of home oxygen therapy among people with chronic breathlessness syndrome: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1177/0269216318805621
Abstract: Background: Chronic breathlessness syndrome in the context of advancing disease is distressing for all concerned. Oxygen is commonly prescribed in this setting; however, little is known about the perspectives of breathless people who either are… read more here.
Keywords: breathlessness syndrome; oxygen; home oxygen; chronic breathlessness ... See more keywords
Vicarious breathlessness: an inferential perceptual learned transposition process that may not be inconsequential to either patient or caregiver
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00306-2018
Abstract: People with common chronic cardiorespiratory conditions can live with chronic breathlessness for years [1]. Disabling chronic breathlessness, persisting despite optimum treatment of the underlying cause [2], is experienced by almost all patients with advanced lung… read more here.
Keywords: inferential perceptual; breathlessness; vicarious breathlessness; chronic breathlessness ... See more keywords
Sertraline in symptomatic chronic breathlessness: a double blind, randomised trial
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01270-2018
Abstract: Does sertraline provide symptomatic relief for chronic breathlessness in people with advanced disease whose underlying cause(s) are optimally treated? 223 participants with chronic breathlessness (modified Medical Research Council breathlessness scale ≥2) who had optimal treatment… read more here.
Keywords: breathlessness; chronic breathlessness; sertraline; blind randomised ... See more keywords
Mixed-methods feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a paramedic-administered breathlessness management intervention for acute-on-chronic breathlessness (BREATHE): study findings
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00257-2022
Abstract: Introduction One-fifth of emergency department presentations by ambulance are due to acute-on-chronic breathlessness. We explored the feasibility of an evaluation-phase, cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a paramedic-administered, non-pharmacological breathlessness… read more here.
Keywords: breathlessness; trial; acute chronic; intervention ... See more keywords
A randomised, controlled, feasibility trial of an online, self-guided breathlessness supportive intervention (SELF-BREATHE) for individuals with chronic breathlessness due to advanced disease
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00508-2022
Abstract: Introduction SELF-BREATHE is a complex, transdiagnostic, supportive, digital breathlessness intervention co-developed with patients. SELF-BREATHE seeks to build capacity and resilience within health services by improving the lives of people with chronic breathlessness using nonpharmacological, self-management… read more here.
Keywords: self breathe; intervention; randomised controlled; self ... See more keywords