Research Notes on COPD Symptoms
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease comprised of two conditions – chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This disease causes breathing difficulty due to long-term, typically irreversible damage of the lungs. Signs and symptoms commonly include persistent cough, increased phlegm, dyspnea (shortness of breath), wheezing, chest tightness, and frequent respiratory infections. Once symptoms begin, consulting a health professional is advised to prevent worsening of the condition and to decrease risk of associated complications.
Top Resources on COPD Symptoms
- PulmonologyChannel: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Signs and Symptoms
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Symptoms
- Mayo Clinic: COPD Signs and Symptoms
- UpToDate: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Symptoms
- eMedicineHealth: COPD Symptoms
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: What are the Signs and Symptoms of COPD?
- MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of COPD?
- The Merck Manuals: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms
- American Thoracic Society: What are the Signs and Symptoms of COPD?
- Patient UK: What are the Symptoms of COPD?
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- Contributor: Mia Tagala
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 13, 2008
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