These symptoms often occur years before the flow of air into and out of the lungs declines. However, not everyone who has these symptoms has COPD. Some of the symptoms of COPD are similar to the symptoms of other diseases and conditions.

The sensation of wheezing and tightness in the chest also accompany COPD. There symptoms are a results of the decrease in airflow in the lungs. COPD limits individual’s activities and makes simple tasks very difficult.

COPD symptoms usually slowly worsen over time.