Systematic review and meta-analysis on face-directed fan therapy for dyspnea in advanced disease
A simple fan eases severe breathlessness in palliative care
This meta-analysis of 463 subjects found that face-directed fan therapy significantly reduced immediate dyspnea in adults with advanced dise…
A simple bedside fan can quickly ease the distressing feeling of breathlessness for adults with advanced illness, offering a safe and afford…
Baseline Cytokine Levels Linked to Placebo Response in Cancer Dyspnea Trial
High Inflammation Might Reduce Placebo Effect in Cancer
This exploratory analysis of an RCT in 45 cancer patients with dyspnea found a negative association between baseline cytokine levels and sym…
Scientists found that high inflammation levels may stop the placebo effect from working well.