title: Breaking the cycle--control of breathlessness in chronic lung disease.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mann
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications*