| Statement | No. (%) of responses* | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 mo n = 32 | 4–6 months n = 27 (29 responses*) | |
| Opioids continue to provide significant relief from dyspnea with minimal side effects | 16 (50) | 13 (45) |
| Opioids continue to provide significant relief from dyspnea but with significant side effects | 0 | 2 (7) |
| Opioids continue to provide significant relief from dyspnea but with side effects that are not tolerable | 0 | 0 |
| Opioids are providing some relief from dyspnea and the side effects are tolerable | 14 (44) | 10 (34) |
| Opioids are providing some relief from dyspnea but the side effects are not tolerable | 0 | 0 |
| Opioids are not providing much relief from dyspnea but the side effects are tolerable | 1 (3) | 4 (14) |
| Opioids are not providing much relief from dyspnea but the side effects are not tolerable | 1 (3) | 0 |
*Some patients provided more than one response.