Table 2Symptoms and Signs Suggesting COPD

Dyspnea that is:
  • Progressive
  • Worse with exercise
  • Persistent
  • Associated with chest heaviness or air hunger
Sputum production:
  • Chronic sputum production (any pattern) with periodic exacerbations
Chronic cough:
  • May be intermittent
  • Morning pattern common
  • May be productive or unproductive
Exposure to risk factors:
  • Tobacco smoke (≥ 10 pack years)
  • Occupational dusts and chemicals
  • Smoke from home cooking and heating fuel

From: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Chick DA, Grant PJ, Van Harrison R, et al.
Ann Arbor (MI): Michigan Medicine University of Michigan; 2020 Jul.
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