COPD Symptoms and Causes

Shortness of breath and chronic cough are two common signs of COPD. Learn more about symptoms to discuss with your doctor and when to seek emergency care.
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An Overview of Breath Sounds
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Understanding the Long-Term Complications of COPD
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Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Measuring Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea) in COPD
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COPD Symptoms: Calling Your Healthcare Provider vs. 911
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The Effects of Pollution on COPD
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An Overview of COPD in Nonsmokers
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Common Triggers of COPD Symptoms
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Marijuana Smoking and Lung Disease
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Are My Symptoms From COPD, Heart Failure, or Both?
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The Health Risks of Vaping