Palliative care aims to optimise function and to enhance quality of life for patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses. It focuses on reducing the burden of symptoms, and supporting patients and caregivers. Palliative care for patients with respiratory conditions often includes symptom management and support of patients. Symptoms such as dyspnoea (shortness of breath), cough, haemoptysis, sputum production, fatigue, and respiratory secretion management, especially … Continue reading Enhancing the quality of life: palliative care