10 Emphysema Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Excessive Mucus
One thing that can happen to people suffering from emphysema is excessive mucus. Air contains moisture, and it’s important that we breathe out the air that we breathe in. If we physically can’t do that, then the moisture can build up in our lungs and lead to more mucus production.
Unfortunately, it can be difficult for patients with emphysema to expel this mucus. Generally mucus is coughed out, but patients with emphysema lack the capacity to cough out with their full potential. This can lead to a semi-permanent buildup of mucus in the lungs.
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