Table 2 Indicators of physical symptoms with advanced end stage of COPD
From: Palliative care provision for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Social isolation |
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Depression |
Anxiety |
Poor quality of life |
Intolerable dyspnoea |
Frequent hospital admissions |
Housebound or chair bound |
Fatigue (excessive tiredness) |
Loss of hobbies |
Loss of weight |
Low self-esteem |
Long term oxygen therapy |
FEV1 < 30% |