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COPD symptoms? Complete our symptoms checklist

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) affects millions of people in the U.S. COPD makes it hard to breathe, and can keep you from even basic activities like walking or going to work.

If you or someone you know has trouble breathing, COPD might be the cause. Complete this checklist, then print it out and talk about the results with your healthcare provider.

COPD symptoms (check all that apply)1

  • Shortness of Breath (especially during physical activities)
  • Wheezing (a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe)
  • Chest tightness
  • Chronic (long-term) cough that produces mucus
  • The need to clear your throat first thing every morning
  • Frequent respiratory infections

Talk to your healthcare provider

Only a healthcare provider can diagnose COPD. Use this checklist to help explain your symptoms to your healthcare provider. With the right treatment plan, you may be able to start enjoying more of your usual activities again.

Reference
  1. COPD: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/copd/ds00916/dsection=symptoms [Accessed June 1, 2010].
ProAir® HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in patients 4 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Important Safety Information

If your symptoms become significantly worse when you use ProAir® HFA, contact your doctor immediately. This may indicate either a worsening of your asthma or a reaction to the medication, which may rarely occur with the first use of a new canister of ProAir® HFA. Either of these could be life-threatening.

What to tell your doctor before using ProAir® HFA: If you have a heart, blood, or seizure disorder, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid, be sure to tell your doctor. Also make sure your doctor knows all the medications you are taking – especially heart medications and drugs that treat depression – because some medications may interfere with how well your asthma medications work. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Side effects associated with ProAir® HFA included headache, rapid heart beat, pain, dizziness, and irritation of the throat and nose.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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