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Dyspnoea

Check for reversible causes (e.g. LVF, COAD, asthma, pleural or pericardial effusion, mechanical airway obstruction etc.).

Saline nebulisers can help with tenacious sputum.

A fan can be helpful in providing a flow of air.

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Medical Management

Non-pharmacological Treatments

Information about this Canterbury DHB document (4109):

Document Owner:

Palliative Care Service (see Who's Who)

Issue Date:

July 2009

Next Review:

July 2010

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Topic Code: 4109