Every disease has its symptoms and they may vary depending on the extent of the disease or the problem. Among the initial COPD symptoms people may experience is shortness of breath most especially if they're doing strenuous activities. The problem with this symptom is it causes the patient to not take deep breaths and even result to anxiety attacks. This causes the condition to be worse than before. Coughing is also among symptoms of COPD but it may sound to be more serious as it may sound like as if the patient is choking together with large mucus amount. Although this symptom is just coughing, patients will not find any relief after taking cough medications.
Through a stethoscope, patients would show COPD symptoms of wheezing sounds or rattling sound while breathing. However, some physicians and patients may not give it a big deal because it may just sound like that regular cold or allergy symptoms. Tight feeling on the chest is also among the symptoms of COPD. This symptom must be brought to physician's attention as it may also indicate heart problems. Increased of heart rate may also be expected as the disease progress. It's essential to have these symptoms checked as soon as possible to prevent the problem from progressing.
Most of the time, people who are at rest will find themselves to be short of breath. In fact, they may this symptom to be at its worst state while at rest. Patients who have later stages of this disease may experience change of color on their lips, nails and fingers. Basically, the body is lacking the right amount of oxygen supply. In terms of lack of oxygen supply, patients will also find themselves to be lesser alert or lacking focus. The brain is not getting the right amount of oxygen supply and causing it to slow down its processes. Weakening immune system is also among the known symptoms of patient who are suffering from this disease. It's important for patient to immediately seek medical treatments once they experience these symptoms. changing lifestyle may not be that effective in totally treating COPD symptoms but it can also be a good help in recovering from this disease.