16th February 2025

You are asked to see an 83-year-old man with oesophageal cancer who was admitted with aspiration pneumonia

You are asked to see an 83-year-old man with oesophageal cancer who was admitted with aspiration pneumonia. He has completed a course of antibiotics but deteriorated despite this and decided he did not want any further treatment. He is waiting for a hospice bed and his wife has asked you to see him due to a gurgling noise he is making. She is finding this very distressing and is adamant that her husband is uncomfortable due to it. What is the best management from the options below?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.