COPD is a progressive lung disease with mild symptoms in the early stages that gradually worsen. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve lung function. People with COPD often have trouble ...

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Dyspnea can cause great discomfort and worry to patients, and it is difficult to manage because of the subjective nature of the symptoms. Because of the challenge of oral and subcutaneous ...

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Some may relieve factors that contribute to dyspnea, such as bronchospasm (bronchodilators), or fluid overload (diuretics). Others can help provide symptom relief directly, including opioids ...