Low-Dose Morphine Does Not Cause Sleepiness in COPD: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial.

Thomas James AltreeBarbara TosonKelly A LofflerMagnus Per EkströmDavid C CurrowDanny J Eckert

Published in: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (2024)

Regular, low-dose morphine does not worsen sleepiness when used for breathlessness in COPD. Individual improvements in breathlessness with morphine may be related to improvements in sleep.

Keyphrases

low dose
sleep quality
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
obstructive sleep apnea
lung function
high dose
sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
physical activity
depressive symptoms
cystic fibrosis
air pollution