COPD: Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, and the Role of Cigarette Smoke

3. Are you sure your patient has COPD? What should you expect to find?

• Exertional dyspnea
• Cough
• Sputum production
• Wheeze
• Chest tightness/chest pain
• Anorexia/weight loss
• Spontaneous pneumothorax
• Unexpected hypoxemia

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