Symptoms of COPD are:

• deep, persistent cough that produces lots of mucus (sputum)
• thick sputum that is hard to cough up
• wheezing
• shortness of breath, trouble breathing
• rapid breathing
• blue-purple color of the skin (cyanosis), especially of the hands, feet, and lips
• weight loss
• frequent lung infections
• swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet.

In the early stages of the disease you may not have any symptoms.