subject: Know The Stage Based On The Advanced COPD Symptoms [print this page] Know The Stage Based On The Advanced COPD Symptoms
When it comes to different diseases, it's a given fact that symptoms are generally not the same depending on the individual. This is most common whether it's an early or an advanced symptom. This is also the same when it comes to COPD. One of the advanced COPD symptoms among some patient is the discoloration of their fingers or nails. The continuous breathing problems will cause people to have lowered supply of oxygen in the body and result to this discoloration. Oxygen is also needed to make a person energetic and the lack of it will weaken a person and result to lose weight in the long run. this lack of oxygen can also cause patients to lose their appetite and be weaker due to lack of nutrients.
The overall problem of lack of oxygen affects a lot of different body parts like the heart. heart also needs a good supply of oxygen as it will be pumped all throughout the body. without the right amount of oxygen, the heart would need to work harder and cause it to be fully worked and result to heart conditions. this advanced COPD symptoms will be the start when the patients will develop bluish colors on the fingers and even swelling. Headaches ranging from moderate to severe conditions are also caused by this condition due to the lack of oxygen on the brain. In the long run, the patient would feel very weak to do even simple tasks like going to the bathroom or light chores at home.
Since the lungs are not functioning properly, patients would feel that they're very weak and experience shortness of breath even while lying on their beds. It's vital for these individuals to sleep on upright position using regular or wedged pillows. This reclining position can help the lungs function better while sleeping. Irritability, fear and anxiety may also be felt by patient with the continuous lack of oxygen supply on the brain. For this condition, patients may prescribe a good anti-anxiety medication to take care of this problem. Other medication may also be provided depending on the advanced COPD symptoms incurred by the patients.
