Journal of palliative medicine
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J Palliat Med
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Dyspnea is a very distressing symptom present in the vast majority of patients with advanced cancer. There are limited data on the characteristics and correlates of dyspnea in this population. The purpose of this study was to characterize dyspnea, explore the differences between breakthrough and continuous presentations, and to determine factors associated with its intensity. ⋯ Dyspnea in patients with advanced cancer more frequently had breakthrough characteristics, was of very short duration, and interfered with daily activities.