With COPD:
- There is a constant cough.
- Often coughing up mucus.
- Appears shortness of breath.
Exacerbation of COPD
Many patients with COPD are prone to attacks and exacerbations of the disease, which are quite dangerous and can lead to hospitalization.
Symptoms include:
- Expectoration of more mucus.
- Change in color or density of mucus.
- Appearance of shortness of breath.
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COPD Symptoms[/caption]These seizures are most often caused by infections - such as bronchitis and pneumonia, as well as contaminated air. The doctor will help to draw up a plan of action for sudden exacerbations of the disease. Such training will help control symptoms and avoid panic attacks.
Stages of COPD
The stages of COPD are often determined according to the symptoms. The leading analysis is the volume of forced expiration in 1 second, which is measured with a spirometer.
Easy COPD (stage 1)
- Frequent, but not permanent cough, which raises mucus from the lungs
- Function of light FEV1 (volume of forced expiration in 1 second) - 80%
Moderate COPD (2nd stage)
- Chronic cough with a lot of mucus
- Dyspnea, especially with exercise
- Function of easy FEV1 50% - 79%
Severe COPD (stage 3)
- Chronic cough with a lot of mucus
- Dyspnea
- Weight loss
- Exacerbations of COPD
- FEV1 lung function 30% - 49%
Very severe COPD (stage 4)
- Chronic cough with a lot of mucus
- Dyspnea
- Weight loss
- Blue skin, especially the skin of the lips, fingers and toes
- The accumulation of fluid in the legs (edema)
- Sensation of stomach overflow
- Disorientation due to an overabundance of carbon dioxide and lack of oxygen in the blood
- Life-threatening exacerbations of COPD
- FEV1 lung function 30% - 49%
Diseases with similar symptoms
Diseases that cause such symptoms include:
- Heart failure.
- Disease of the coronary artery.
- Asthma.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Pulmonary fibrosis.
- Expansion of the bronchi.
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