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Most challenging symptoms for individuals in the United States with COPD in 2017

Percentage of individuals in the U.S. with COPD who stated select symptoms were the most challenging/frustrating as of 2017

The data displays the percentage of individuals in the United States with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease who stated select symptoms were the most challenging and/or frustrating as of 2017. It was found that 39% of those with COPD stated that shortness of breath was the most challenging and/or frustrating symptom of the disease.

Shortness of breath during everyday activities	39
Difficulty catching breathe	15
Fatigue/tire easily	11
Anxiety/panic	5
Chronic cough	4
Trouble sleeping	3
Unintended weight gain	3

Most challenging symptoms for individuals in the United States with COPD in 2017

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