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Despite its widespread use, there is little evidence that oxygen palliates breathlessness. This chapter outlines the evidence base and provides a practical clinical guideline for oxygen therapy. Fan therapy is then described, a key strategy in the management of breathlessness in advanced disease.
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Booth, S., Burkin, J., Moffat, C., Spathis, A. (2014). Fan and Oxygen Therapy. In: Managing Breathlessness in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4754-1_3
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