title: Symptom "accommodation" in patients with COPD.
abstract: Patients with COPD often learn to "accommodate" their symptoms, which makes it difficult for health professionals to assess the impact of the condition on their daily lives. This article explores the concept of accommodating COPD symptoms and gives advice to encourage optimal treatment.
authors.affiliation: Croydon Respiratory Team.
authors.forename: Nikki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000379:methods*