Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common problem—24 million people in the U.S. are thought to have it—but few people have a grasp of what it is.
Shortness of breath
In technical terms, this is called dyspnea. In real life, you may feel shortness of breath that gets worse during exercise or exertion.
Coughing
A chronic cough, which you first attribute to a cold or other minor condition, can be an early sign of COPD. Unlike other coughs, however, it doesn’t go away—or go away for long.
Excess phlegm
Coughing up phlegm (also known as sputum or mucus) is a common symptom of COPD.
Wheezing
When the airways narrow (from too much mucus or other problems), the air trying to force its way in or out of the lungs can cause a whistling sound, known as wheezing.
Chest pain
Chest pain is another symptom that can affect people with COPD.
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis, an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, is a type of COPD. The symptoms include a chronic cough that produces phlegm or mucus.
Lung infections
People with COPD are highly vulnerable to lung infections, whether viral or bacterial.
Fatigue
Feeling tired is a common problem with COPD, mainly because the body has to work so much harder to breathe.
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