Palliativ behandling af patienter med terminal kronisk obstruktiv lungesygdom
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Terminal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and advanced cancer have similar prognosis and symptom burden. However, palliative care of patients with terminal COPD has been neglected in Denmark. We describe the symptoms of terminal COPD and suggest criteria for defining the palliative phase of the disease. Furthermore we discuss the prognostic and ethical challenges for patients, their families and their caregivers. Finally, we summarize the current evidence for palliative treatment of dyspnoea and ways to evaluate response to treatment.
Translated title of the contribution | Palliative care of patients with terminal obstructive pulmonary disease |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 173 |
Issue number | 42 |
Pages (from-to) | 2641-4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
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