Indications and patterns of use of benzodiazepines and opioids in severe interstitial lung disease: a population-based longitudinal study
Background Despite evidence that opioids might relieve chronic breathlessness, physicians may still be reluctant to prescribe them due to safety concerns. By contrast, benzodiazepine (BDZ) prescribing often seeks to reduce chronic breathlessness despite no evidence of net benefit. Prescribing patter...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2021-02-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/7/1/00716-2020.full |