Some of the early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are an ongoing cough, increased mucus, and fatigue. Recognizing these symptoms is important to know whether you need to see ...

A chronic cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing, fatigue, and recurring chest infections are the most common symptoms of COPD. As COPD progresses, you may experience more severe symptoms.

Diane Kay, COPD Patient I was diagnosed with alpha 1 in '99 but I had symptoms for years and being a flight attendant I had a difficult time keeping up with the rest of the crews. Narrator ...

Left-sided CHF occurs in patients with COPD because of a coexistent cardiac disorder such as coronary artery disease or hypertension and should be treated as discussed in the previous section.

Similar to heart failure, symptoms may be absent or mild in the early stage of COPD. As the disease worsens, cardinal symptoms include cough with or without phlegm and breathlessness, especially ...