Symptoms

Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Symptoms of COPD come on slowly and progress to the point that they interfere with everyday activities.

Symptoms include:

Shortness of breath
Chronic cough
Cyanosis (a bluish tinge to the skin, especially around the mouth, eyes and nails)
Fatigue
Excessive mucus production
Wheezing
Tightness in the chest

Symptoms may flare up temporarily and require additional treatment. If your symptoms worsen suddenly, contact your physician immediately.

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