Tag Archives: Cough

COPD Assessment Test (CAT)

This is a patient-completed questionnaire assessing all aspects of the impact of COPD (cough, sputum, breathlessness, chest tightness, confidence, activity, sleep and energy levels) There are 8 questions on a 1 to 5 point scale. This will help your respiratory specialist nurse or doctor decide the best treatment for you. If you would like to […]

Signs and symptoms of COPD

Symptoms of COPD normally develop over many years Usually in patients who are over 35 years of age. A chronic cough is present on most days. Along with a cough there can be increase in the amount of spit or phlegm. The colour of your spit or phlegm may change from frothy and white to […]