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hOw SEvERE iS MY COPD
tiCk the box below whiCh best DesCribes your ConDition:
milD CoPD
Shortness of breath with hard exercise as running or climbing stairs
moDerate CoPD
Shortness of breath when walking at a normal pace.
severe CoPD
Shortness of breath when you are not exercising, for example when you are
getting dressed, washing yourself or talking fast. You may be unable to walk
more than 200 meters. in some people with severe COPD, they develop
heart failure with swelling legs.
whAt DO i DO whEn i hAvE A ChESt inFECtiOn?
• in COPD a sore throat or common cold may easily develop into a chest infection. You may feel more
wheezy or short of breath and produce more mucus. You may have a fever.
• if you feel like you have a chest infection you should visit your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may
prescribe an antibiotic and prednisone tablets for a short period.
