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  • Palliative Care
  • Symptom Management

Background:

  • Breathlessness is a prevalent and distressing symptom in terminal illness.
  • It is recognized as a complex interplay between physical and psychological factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the management strategies for breathlessness in patients with terminal illness.
  • To emphasize the importance of a holistic assessment for effective symptom control.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.
  • Discussion of holistic assessment principles.

Main Results:

  • Multiple therapeutic options, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, can effectively alleviate breathlessness.
  • A comprehensive assessment guides personalized care interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of breathlessness in terminal illness necessitates a multifaceted, individualized approach.
  • Integrating physical and psychological interventions optimizes symptom relief and patient well-being.