Chronic breathlessness in advanced cardiorespiratory disease: patient perceptions of opioid use.

Thomas MoranDominica ZentnerJames WongJennifer PhilipNatasha Smallwood

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2021)

Lack of knowledge regarding the role of opioids in managing severe chronic breathlessness, opioid misinformation and social stigmas are major barriers to opioid therapy that may be overcome by accurate information from trusted health professionals.

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