Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Sep 2019
Fan Therapy for the Treatment of Dyspnea in Adults: a Systematic Review.
The use of a handheld or electric fan has been proposed as one component of the complex clinical interventions used in the relief of dyspnea; however, there is a lack of consensus regarding its efficacy. ⋯ Limited direct evidence from randomized controlled trials indicates that fan therapy may effectively alleviate dyspnea. Additional trials are warranted to confirm this finding and explore the use of fan therapy for the treatment of dyspnea in more diverse populations and settings.