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What are the symptoms of COPD?
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The symptoms of COPD are shortness of breath, regular cough which produces phlegm and recurring chest infections.
A simple lung health checklist will help you to identify whether you might be at risk of COPD.
If you are 35 years or more, are a smoker or ex-smoker and say yes to any of the following questions, see your doctor for a spirometry test.
Do you:- Cough several times most days?
- Cough up phlegm or mucus most days?
- Get out of breath more easily than others your age?
- Have frequent chest infections?
- Work or have you worked in a job that exposes/ed you to dust, gas or fumes??
You can also complete an interactive Lung Health Checklist on The Australian Lung Foundation website at: www.lungfoundation.com.au
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