10 COPD Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #2: Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, refers to the feeling where one is unable to breathe well enough. It is characterized by sensations such as increased effort to breathe, air hunger, and chest tightness.
Shortness of breath can be seen in patients with anxiety, asthma, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, heart failure, COPD, and more. Dyspnea is one of the most common symptoms seen among COPD patients with treatment being largely dependent on the underlying cause.
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