Abstract
This case report describes the use of nebulized hydromorphone for management of dyspnea in advanced cancer in home hospice care. The patient was intolerant of morphine; nebulized hydromorphone was used as an alternative to nebulized morphine for dyspnea and found to be both safe and effective.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Inhalation
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Adult
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Analgesics, Opioid / administration & dosage*
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Breast Neoplasms / complications*
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Dyspnea / drug therapy*
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Dyspnea / etiology
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Female
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Hospice Care / methods*
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Humans
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Hydromorphone / administration & dosage*
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Nebulizers and Vaporizers
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Severity of Illness Index
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Hydromorphone