Cough is a common, and at times distressing symptom. Up to 40% of advanced cancer patients report cough, and while a smaller percentage find their cough distressing, severe cough can lead to dyspnea, nausea and vomiting, sleep impairment, chest and throat pain, and impaired communication. This Fast Fact will focus on the use of opioids for the symptomatic treatment of cough. Fast Fact #200 will address other agents for cough.
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