Symptoms of COPD

Symptoms of COPD

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

COPD is a chronic disease in which the air sacs in the lungs become blocked by inflammation, leading to symptoms such as severe coughing.

What are the Symptoms of COPD?

  • Choking while climbing stairs
  • Fatigue
  • Fatigue
  • Constant desire to cough (with or without mucus)
  • Chest constriction
  • Constant wheezing

What are the Causes of COPD?

  • Consumption of tobacco such as cigarettes, pipes and hookahs are among the biggest causes.
  • Various gases from air pollution cause breathing difficulties.
  • Chemicals
  • Fuels
  • Genetic factors

Which diseases does COPD cause?

COPD can bring various diseases along with it;

  • Sleep apnea
  • Bone resorption (osteoporosis)
  • Depression
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart rhythm disorders
  • Muscle weakness
  • Lung cancer
  • Heart failure

Stages of COPD

COPD is divided into 4 stages according to its severity and severity.

Mild Stage:

  • It is often difficult to diagnose the disease at this stage.
  • COPD manifests itself in mild courses at this stage.
  • Occasional obstruction during fast walking
  • Fatigue when climbing stairs

Middle Stage

  • It is not easy to diagnose the disease at this stage either.
  • Usually obstruction during fast walking
  • Blockage when climbing stairs
  • Tired more quickly with routine work
  • Night sleep is comfortable until this stage

Severe Stage:

  • At this stage, the disease is diagnosed.
  • Severe weakness
  • Stairs are very difficult to climb
  • Shortness of breath at night occurs at this stage
  • Sleep disturbance

Very Severe Stage:

  • Shortness of breath even when sitting
  • Difficulties in walking
  • Cannot go to regular places such as work or school
  • Fatigue starts when putting on and taking off clothes
  • Problems such as severe sweating and bruising occur
  • Headaches and heart palpitations are common
  • The person does not want to leave the house
  • Extreme irritability
  • Slimming
  • Fatigue fatigue
  • Heart failure may occur as the disease progresses
  • Treatment of COPD

    It is not possible to completely eliminate the disease. There are a number of treatment methods to reduce its impact;

  • Quit smoking and tobacco products such as pipes and hookahs.
  • Prefer elevators instead of stairs.
  • Take regular walks and exercise.
  • Eat healthy foods.
  • Prefer light foods.
  • Work with rest.
  • Get help with difficult tasks.
  • Work with rest.
  • COPD patients should lose weight if they are overweight and reach their ideal weight if they are underweight.
  • Take a walk in nature instead of running.
  • Stay away from smoking environments and do not allow smoking in your home
  • Choose natural gas instead of stoves.
  • If it does not affect your work life, choose places with low air pollution as your living space.
  • Take care not to experience sudden emotional transitions.
  • Stay away from dusty areas.
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Updated At05 March 2024
Created At21 July 2020
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