Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Symptoms & Signs (COPD, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD))

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Alternate Names : COPD, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Typical symptoms of COPD are cough and sputum production. Following are some other symptoms of COPD:

shortness of breath, which tends to worsen with exertion

swelling in the legs and feet

wheezing, which is a high-pitched sound made when the person breathes

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Author: Rebecca Bascom, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/24/01

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