Lungs that are affected by COPD

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.

CPAP treatment can help to resolve respiratory acidosis in someone with sleep apnea contributing to abnormal breathing and carbon dioxide retention

Respiratory Acidosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

A long-term cough is one symptom of COPD.

COPD Causes and Risk Factors

By Deborah Leader, RN

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Breath Sounds: Abnormal Lung Sounds and Causes

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

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Understanding the Long Term Complications of COPD

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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COPD: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

Patient consulting Doctor for breathing difficulties, Asthma

Measuring Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea) in COPD

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

Doctor auscultating patient

COPD Differences Between Men and Women

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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COPD Symptoms: Calling Your Doctor vs. 911

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

Sunset smog in Los Angeles.

The Effects of Pollution on COPD: Indoor and Outdoor

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

Woman with breathing difficulties.

Questions to Test Yourself for COPD Risk

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

patient talking to doctor about COPD in never smokers

COPD in Nonsmokers: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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Common Indoor and Outdoor COPD Triggers

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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The Link Between Smoking Marijuana and Lung Disease

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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Can Chronic Stress Make Your COPD Worse?

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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Are My Symptoms From COPD, Heart Failure or Both?

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

What Are the Preventable Causes of COPD?

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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The Health Risks of Vaping

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH