• Clin J Oncol Nurs · Apr 2018

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Implications for Patients With Lung Cancer

    • Brandi R Newsome, Karen McDonnell, Jennifer Hucks, and Robin Dawson Estrada.
    • University of South Carolina.
    • Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2018 Apr 1; 22 (2): 184-192.

    BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common smoking-related illness. COPD often is underemphasized as a comorbidity except when considering issues surrounding surgical treatment options.ObjectivesThis article aims to provide nurses with an overview of the pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment implications of COPD.MethodsDefinitions, differentials, and treatment considerations are provided, and clinical implications and resources are described.FindingsThe added burden of dyspnea, fatigue, and psychological distress related to COPD may affect the overall outcome and quality of life (QOL) of patients with lung cancer. Attention to the prevention, assessment, and treatment of lung cancer and COPD and related symptomatology will help maximize patients' QOL.

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