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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes breathing difficulty and leads to other systemic problems. COPD is the tenth most prevalent disease worldwide. It's estimated that by 2050, COPD will be the fifth leading cause of death in the world.n addition to causing breathing difficulty, COPD results in cough, sputum production, and other symptoms. The disease can affect the whole body and lead to: 1  Weakness in the arms and legs. 2  Balance problems and increased risk of falls.
Having too much carbon dioxide in the blood due to respiratory failure can cause: Excessive sleepiness or drowsiness; Rapid breathing; Rapid heartbeat; In many cases, the patientâs severe symptom â or symptoms â are caused by a combination of too little oxygen and too much carbon dioxide in the blood. How does COPD cause respiratory failure? 4 There are several ways that COPD can cause respiratory failure, especially during the later disease stages. Chronic bronchitis can cause the airways to become blocked by swelling and excess mucus.