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COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease


Symptoms & Signs

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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