COPD symptoms often don't appear until significant lung damage has occurred, and they usually worsen over time, particularly if smoking exposure continues. COPD Signs and symptoms of COPD may include: COPD  Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities Wheezing Chest tightness A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish Frequent respiratory infections Lack of energy Unintended weight loss (in later stages) Swelling in ankles, feet or legs  People with COPD are also likely to experience episodes called exacerbations, during which their symptoms become worse than the usual day-to-day variation and persist for at least several days.
copd symptoms don't significant lung damage occurred  worsen time  smoking exposure continues  copd signs symptoms copd may include: copd  shortness breath  especially physical activities wheezing chest tightness chronic cough may produce mucus (sputum) may clear  white  yellow greenish frequent respiratory infections lack energy unintended weight loss (in later stages) swelling ankles  feet legs  people copd likely experience episodes called exacerbations  symptoms worse usual day-to-day variation persist least days
copd