A & T Respiratory Medicine

  CLICK HERE TO JOIN It is common for physicians and nurses to face ethical dilemmas every day while providing care to patients, especially those with critical illnesses. The situations where the answer can be “right” are very rare in such cases.  This is especially more common during EOL (end-of-life) care, where the patient and caregivers might experience extreme emotions like grief, sadness, and loss. Oncologists often have to act as mediators through such difficult moments by advocating for their patients and connecting their caregivers with resources that would help them during the challenging phase. During EOL care, the ethical dilemma may arise due to situations like patient's independence being compromised, communication breakdowns, lack of effective symptom management, shared decision making, and non-beneficial care.  Physicians often have to navigate through such ethical dilemmas by suggesting the best possible treatment and advice while allowing patients and th...

  What Is The Role O f Nicotine Addiction In COPD Management ?   COPD is a chronic progressive disorder that is characterized by breathing difficulties that tend to become worse over a period of time. Initially, patients may experience occasional episodes of dyspnea. However,as the disease progresses, the episodes tend to occur more frequently. Also, it can make it increasingly difficult for patients to perform physical activities. In advanced cases, patients may experience dyspnea after walking a few steps or even at rest. The progress of these symptoms can be slowed down by identifying and eliminating the risk factors for COPD. Cigarette smoking is the most common contributor to the development of COPD and asthma. It can not just trigger the development of these diseases but also accelerate their progress thereby increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality significantly. Hence, the treatment of COPD must be focused on nicotine de-addiction. It should be note...