Basic COPD Symptoms

Dyspnea or becoming short of breath is a very widespread symptom of this disease. One can witness this symptom more rapidly while he is engaged in vigorous physical motion.

Other than this, this ailment is marked by the relentless cough that hinders free breathing. Also, this cough is accompanied with huge amount of mucus release.

A certain degree of firmness and uneasiness is felt in the chest area. Other than that, one can have other associated disorders like various allergic reactions in the lungs, fever, wheezing, and general exhaustion.

In extreme cases, COPD leads to accumulation of a bluish tinge in the nail and lip regions. This syndrome is referred to as cyanosis.

Also, at this stage the infected person can witness loss in body weight. In its advanced stage, COPD also affects the heart functioning and impairs it.

Coughing out blood (Hemoptysis) and painful inflammation of legs are other pronounced symptoms of COPD.