Breathlessness in cancer patients
Breathlessness in cancer patients
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DOI：
10.1016/j.ejca.2008.03.004
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发表时间：
2008-05-01
影响因子：
8.4
通讯作者：
Ahmedzai, Sam Hjelmeland
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作者：
Cachia, Elaine;Ahmedzai, Sam Hjelmeland
呼吸困难（或呼吸困难）是癌症患者的常见症状。它可能是医源性的，通常由合并症引起或加重。最近的研究表明，呼吸的神经和化学控制可能参与了呼吸困难的产生。合理的方法包括诊断病因并尽可能治疗可逆转的病因。缓解呼吸困难的主要途径包括抗癌治疗；药物;氧气和气流；非医疗方法。需要进一步的研究来阐明最佳的药理学方案和更多侵入性干预的位置。(c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd.版权所有。
Breathlessness (or dyspnoea) is a common symptom experienced by cancer patients. It may be iatrogenic and is often caused or aggravated by co-morbidity. Recent studies have elucidated the neural and chemical controls of breathing which may be involved in the production of dyspnoea. A rational approach involves making a diagnosis of aetiology and treating reversible causes wherever possible. The main approaches for palliation of dyspnoea include anti-cancer treatments; drugs; oxygen and airflow; non-medical approaches. Further research is needed to clarify the best pharmacological regimens and the place of more invasive interventions. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.