What are the symptoms of emphysema?
People with 'mild' emphysema have symptoms only shortness of breath on exertion, such as extended walks, exercise, etc. These symptoms are usually more than would be expected in people without lung disease, but are less than those with moderate or severe emphysema, in which symptoms occur with little exertion (such as getting about the house), or even at
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Common symptoms of emphysema also include unexplained weight loss; increased chest size (barrel chest); wheezing or labored breathing (or reduced breath sounds); a productive cough yielding large amounts of dark, thick phlegm or mucus; and a lingering cough, often dismissed as "smoker's cough."
The changes of emphysema also interfere with the passage of blood through the small blood vessels of the lung. As interference grows, the heart must work harder to pump blood. The heart may enlarge under the strain and eventually give out. This type of heart failure is often an end result of emphysema.
Other symptoms of emphysema may be skipped breaths, insomnia or frequent nocturnal waking, memory loss, morning headaches, impotence, nasal flaring, blurred vision, increased breathing difficulty while lying down, chronic fatigue, impaired concentration, atypical irritability or loss of temper, excessive daytime sleepiness, and swelling of feet, ankles, or legs. If any of these symptoms persist, consult a doctor. |
