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[COPD-71] COPD Iceberg

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Created on January 7, 2026

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Chronic cough

Shortness of breath

Unintentional weight loss

Wheezing or whistling sound when breathing

What people see

Swelling in the legs or feet

Skin discoloration

Depression

Chest tightness

What people don’t see

Mucus production

Fatigue

Lung infections

Depression

A sense of ongoing sadness, low motivation, or hopelessness that may result from living with chronic breathing trouble and reduced activity levels

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Fatigue

Persistent tiredness due to the extra effort needed to breathe and less oxygen reaching the body.

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Lung infections

Frequent chest infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia, due to weakened lung defenses and trapped mucus

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Chest tightness

A feeling of pressure or squeezing in the chest caused by narrowed airways, making it harder to breathe comfortably

Swelling in the legs or feet

Fluid buildup in the lower body that can occur when COPD puts added strain on the heart

Mucus production

An increase in thick mucus in the airways, which can clog breathing passages and trigger coughing or shortness of breath

Wheezing or whistling sound when breathing

A high-pitched sound caused by air moving through narrowed or inflamed airways

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Chronic cough

A persistent cough due to excess mucus production that lasts at least eight weeks and often continues for months or years

Unintentional weight loss

A drop in body weight without trying, often because breathing takes more energy and may reduce appetite

Skin discoloration

A bluish or gray tint to the lips, nails, or skin caused by low oxygen levels in the blood

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Shortness of breath

A feeling of breathlessness during everyday activities or even at rest, caused by lungs that can’t move air in and out efficiently

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