10 Emphysema Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Blue-Tinged Lips and Fingernail Beds
As the condition progresses, the lack of oxygen transported through the body can become quite serious. This can lead to a person developing a semi-permanent blue tinge on their lips and in the bed of their fingernails.
It’s fairly well-known that a body part that’s deprived of oxygen will turn blue, and this remains true for patients suffering from emphysema. This symptom usually only occurs in the later stages of the problem.
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