We performed a literature search on the effects of physical activity in patients with mild to moderate COPD on exercise tolerance, dyspnea and quality of life (QOL). In addition, we looked for ...

Dyspnea and mild leg edema had been present for at least 3 years, along with some orthopnea and an intermittent nonproductive cough. The patient had started using a walker in the past year owing ...

Cite this: The Advanced Practice Nurse's Role in Palliative Care and the Management of Dyspnea - Medscape - Dec 31, 2006.

The management of dyspnea can be complex, but by implementing comprehensive assessment, discussions related to goals of care, and appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions ...