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COPD exacerbations: Clinical manifestations and evaluation This generally includes an acute change in one or more of the following cardinal symptoms: Cough increases in frequency and severity Sputum production increases in volume and or changes character Dyspnea increases The clinical manifestations and evaluation of patients with exacerbations of COPD are discussed in detail here
What Is COPD Exacerbation and How To Prevent It Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, wheezing and a long-standing cough, as well as less well-known signs like fatigue A COPD exacerbation is when symptoms worsen rapidly
COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic People with COPD also are likely to have times when their symptoms become worse than the usual day-to-day variation This time of worsening symptoms is called an exacerbation (eg-zas-er-bay-shun) Exacerbations can last for several days to weeks They can be caused by triggers such as smells, cold air, air pollution, colds or infections
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Symptoms . . . Summary Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically presents with an increased level of dyspnoea, worsening of chronic cough, and or an increase in the volume and or purulence of the sputum produced May represent the first presentation of COPD, usually associated with a history of tobacco exposure
What is an Exacerbation or Flare-up? - COPD Foundation An exacerbation is a flare-up or episode when your breathing is worse than usual and may continue to worsen without treatment With COPD, you may be able to participate in the same activities for weeks or months without having worsening symptoms Then suddenly you may have a flare-up where your cough, shortness of breath, or mucus may increase