10th January 2024

Mr Smith is a 77-year-old man with severe COPD. His breathlessness has recently worsened

Mr Smith is a 77-year-old man with severe COPD. His breathlessness has recently worsened, and he is now symptomatic with minimal exertion and sometimes at rest. He is on several inhalers, and his technique is good. Blood gases show oxygen saturation of 95% at rest, and he doesn’t desaturate on exertion. His breathlessness improves when he stands by an open window. Which intervention is most likely to help with his dyspnoea?

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