Sometimes similar: CHF: shortness of breath (SOB), positional SOB espeially when lying flat (eg at night when asleep), exertional SOB, dry or wet cough, confusion/headache, stomach discomfort, chest pain or palpitations, decreased urine output or increased nighttime-only urine output. COPD: SOB (usually only with exertion at first), wet (colored or white sputum) or dry cough worse in am, wheezing, headach/confusion
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Similar&Different: Some symptoms are similar like shortness of breath on exertion or rest,low oxygen saturation CHF causes Edema of feet and legs, COPD causes chest tightness,wheezing,lack of energy and frequent exacerbations
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