High prevalence of dyspnea in lung cancer: An observational study

Conclusions: About 71.43% of the patients with advanced lung cancer experienced dyspnea. Dyspnea increased with worsening fatigue, anxiety, appetite, and well-being. Patients described it as an increased sense of effort for breathing, and it lowered the QoL substantially.

Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Anuja Damani Arunangshu Ghoshal Naveen Salins MA Muckaden Jayita Deodhar Source Type: research