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
Learn More
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
Learn More
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
Learn More
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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
Learn More
Fatigue
Persistent tiredness due to the extra effort needed to breathe and less oxygen reaching the body.
Learn More
Lung infections
Frequent chest infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia, due to weakened lung defenses and trapped mucus
Learn More
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
Learn More
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
Learn More
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
Learn More