Shortness of breath, Wheeze (noise on breathing out) and Cough which produces mucus

Conditions

• Acute exacerbation of COPD
• Chronic obstructive lung disease

Acute exacerbation of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Shortness of breath
• Fast or shallow breathing
• Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
• Cough which produces mucus
• Loss of appetite

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Acute exacerbation of COPD.

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Chronic obstructive lung disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Shortness of breath
• Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
• Cough which produces mucus
• Unusually tired
• Repeated infections

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chronic obstructive lung disease.

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