Breaking the cycle--control of breathlessness in chronic lung disease.
The attacks of breathlessness experienced by patients with chronic lung disease set up a frightening cycle of lack of exercise and worsening lung function unless patients take control of their condition. Nurses can help them.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications*