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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.
Signs of COPD. Print. Print. Many of the signs of COPD are caused by the body's attempt to compensate for a damaged respiratory system. That is, they are consequences of the anatomical changes caused by the disease: barrel chest, pursed-lip breathing, productive cough, and cyanosis.