Abstract

STANZANI, Lícia Zanol  and  REIS-PINA, Paulo. The Role of Oxygen Therapy in Advanced Chronic Disease. Medicina Interna [online]. 2020, vol.27, n.2, pp.78-79. ISSN 0872-671X.  https://doi.org/10.24950/CE/74/20/2/2020.

Dyspnoea control encompasses pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures adjusted on a case-by-case basis, considering its multifactorial dimension. Ethical-clinical decision-making is complex. Amongst non-pharmacological measures, oxygen therapy is a widely discussed therapeutic resource.

Keywords : Chronic Disease; Dyspnea; Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; Palliative Care.

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