Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath, medically known as dyspnea, is a hallmark sign of emphysema, particularly when you do some physical exercises. This condition would even happen when you don’t do any activities or are at rest. While it is not a common symptom, shortness of breath can be serious and would lead to many serious conditions. Dyspnea would present itself as a type of gasping for air hunger which worsens when the disease progresses. In more severe cases, supplemental oxygen might be necessary to help you get sufficient oxygen for normal functions. [2]
