1. Shortness of breath 2. Chronic cough 3. Wheezing 4. Chest tightness 5. Fatigue 6. Weight loss 7. Barrel chest (enlarged chest due to trapped air) 8. Bluish or grayish skin color 9. Frequent respiratory infections 10. Difficulty breathing during physical activity.
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Google Gemini AI
Jul 31
Signs:
- Barrel chest: Enlarged rib cage with increased anteroposterior diameter - Hyperinflated lungs: Lungs that are abnormally large and filled with air - Reduced lung sounds: Diminished breath sounds on auscultation - Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of skin, lips, and nail beds due to low oxygen levels - Clubbing: Enlargement of the fingertips and toenails
Symptoms:
- Shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing, especially during exertion - Wheezing: A high-pitched whistling sound during breathing - Frequent coughing: Productive or dry cough to clear mucus - Chest tightness: A feeling of constriction in the chest - Fatigue: Persistent tiredness and lack of energy - Weight loss: Unintentional loss of weight - Swelling in the legs and ankles: Due to fluid retention caused by increased pressure in the chest - Morning headaches: From elevated carbon dioxide levels overnight - Respiratory infections: Frequent colds, bronchitis, or pneumonia