Lung Disease Symptoms
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- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - Symptoms
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Symptoms
The hallmark symptom of COPD is shortness of breath that gets worse over time. It is often accompanied by a phlegm-producing cough and episodes of wheezing. Symptoms may vary, however, or others may be present, depending on the disease involved. Many patients have symptoms of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Symptoms of Emphysema
Typically, the first symptoms of emphysema occur in heavy smokers in their mid-50s:
- The main early symptom is shortness of breath with light physical...
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Sympto...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diseases with Similar SymptomsSeveral diseases have similar symptoms and may occur with COPD.Acute BronchitisA virus usually causes acute bronchitis.... Read more »
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Rheumatoid lung disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Rheumatoid lung disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung disease - rheumatoid arthritis; Rheumatoid nodulesSymptomsShortness of breathCoughChest painFeverAdditional symptoms that may be associated with... Read more »
7 Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer
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