How does copd affect your overall lifestyle?

Many ways: COPD may decrease your exercise potential and case breathlessness with activities such as running, climbing stairs, lifting and having sex. As the disease progresses shortness of breath cab occur with more mudane activity such as walking, fixing meals, bathing and dressing.

Shortness of breath: COPD usually causes shortness of breath, especially with exertion, and decreased exercise capacity, causing fatigue with minimal exercise.