2025 Project ECHO-Palliative Care-Dyspnea Guidelines

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Instructions

Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:30 AM - Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:59 PM

Explore the topic of dyspnea, including common cancer-related causes, approaches to assessment, and key management considerations with Sudeep Pandey, MD. 

1. Apply appropriate tools for assessment of dyspnea in palliative/oncology populations.
2. Identify and assess modulating factors and related symptoms that compound the burden of dyspnea and impact prognosis.
3. Describe recommended approaches for treatment and management of dyspnea, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies and interventions.

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