Opioids for chronic breathlessness: no evidence of clinically relevant adverse effects

Physicians have been reluctant to prescribe opioids for patients with chronic breathlessness due to concerns about adverse respiratory effects. However, a study published in the November issue of the European Respiratory Journal has found no significant or clinically relevant evidence of respiratory adverse effects caused by opioids prescribed for chronic breathlessness. Find out more here or visit erj.ersjournals.com to read other articles in the latest issue.

ERS Monograph special offer - don't miss out

There is still time to benefit from our ERS Monograph special offer. To mark the radiology, COPD, pneumonia and antibiotic awareness days held in November, the ERS is offering a €10 discount off any of the following Monographs ordered before December 1: Imaging, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Controversies in COPD, COPD and Comorbidity, and Anti-infectives and the Lung. To find out more and order your copy, visit ersbookshop.com

ERS Monograph special offer

November sees the occurrence of a number of “awareness days” relevant to respiratory medicine: International Day of Radiology, World Pneumonia Day, World COPD Awareness Day and European Antibiotic Awareness Day. To mark these events, the ERS is offering a €10 discount off any of the following ERS Monographs ordered before December 1: Imaging, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Controversies in COPD, COPD and Comorbidity, and Anti-infectives and the Lung. To find out more and order your copy, visit ersbookshop.com

International Day of Radiology

Wednesday 8 November is International Day of Radiology. To mark this event, the ERS is offering a €10 discount on all copies of the ERS Monograph on Imaging ordered before 1 December.  Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

Coming soon in the ERS Monograph book series: Thoracic Ultrasound. Find out more at ersbookshop.com