Question 1

what are the symptoms of copd?

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There are many: Shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheezing, sputum production are common symptoms. Quit while you're ahead. Your best lung function is when you are in your twenties.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of copd in smokers?

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COPD: Most cases cough, wheeze and shortness of breath.

Question 3

what are the most common symptoms of copd?

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COPD symptoms: Shortness of breath with exertion and at rest.  This condition is caused by smoking, usually primary, not second-hand, smoke.

Question 4

what are the signs and symptoms of copd ?

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Signs and symptoms..: Signs and symptoms of COPD include cough with possible sputum production, shortness of breath, decreased appetite, decreased activity level, weight loss or weight gain (especially if edema is present), decreased blood oxygen level, decreased or increased sleep, wheezing, etc. COPD is diagnosed by seeing chronic obstruction on pulmonary function testing. It can be diagnosed without any symptoms.

Question 5

tell me the signs and symptoms of copd exacerbation?

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COPD...: Some of the signs and symptoms of COPD exacerbation include increased shortness of breath, increased cough, change in sputum color, decreased oxygen level, decrease in activity level, decreased appetite, decrease ability to sleep or an increase in sleep, headache, etc. If the exacerbation is due to infection, there may also be fever, chills, cold symptoms, etc.

Question 6

can coffee alleviate symptoms of copd?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Coffee belongs to a class of drugs called methylxanthines.  This drug class also includes "theophylline".  These drugs are weak bronchodilators so a good cup of "black" may actually decrease shortness of breath in some patients!

Question 7

what are the final symptoms of copd-emphysema?

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COPD: Severe incapacitating shortness of breath and confusion from hypoxia(low oxygen) and carbon dioxide retention.

Question 8

please tell me can drinking coffee alleviate symptoms of copd?

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Not really sure...: Coffee does have caffeine, and it is the same chemical class as Theophylline, which is a medicine used for COPD. So, technically, coffee may help COPD. But, there are usually much better treatments than coffee. And...if you drink too much coffee, it can cause other adverse events too. So, drink coffee if you like it (in moderation), but I wouldn't use it to treat COPD. Good luck!

Question 9

are the symptoms of copd the same as cad as my mother had cad in her mid 50s and i'm growing more concerned,  i know i have copd symptoms more often.

Accepted Answer

CAD symptoms: COPD has chronic dypsnea on exertion that may get exacerbated with infection or other illness. CAD presents with intermittent acute episodes of doe but usually may have chest pain. See your md.

Question 10

can i take primatene for early symptoms of copd/emphysema? a lot of dirty mucus comes when i do but its only a 3 hour event, lower lungs close up agan

Accepted Answer

SEE YOUR DOCTOR asap: And quit smoking now. If you are having this much trouble breathing you need to see a doctor asap and stop trying to self treat.

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