Multiple choice

Which of the following can be excluded from the category of effective treatment of breathlessness associated with lung cancer?

  1. Nebulised opioid

  2. Pleurodesis

  3. Endobronchial stenting

  4. Regular doses of short-acting oral morphine

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Breathlessness is a common problem for those with lung cancer. Nebulised opioids have been found to be no more effective than inhaled saline.