Breathlessness – Assessment and Management

Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, risk factors, prevalence, prognosis, and complications.
• Management
  • How to manage people, when to consider drug treatment, and when to refer.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• The clinical definition of breathlessness (dyspnoea).
• How to determine the underlying cause of breathlessness.
• When to refer the person for further investigation and treatment.
• How to decide if emergency admission is required.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered