The 4 stages of COPD

here is some links for your information
https://www.emphysemafoundation.org/index.php/the-lung/copd-emphysema/83-copd-emphysema-articles/501-the-four-stages-of-copd


https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8709-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd


https://www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2593533/

Hi. Thank you for your post here, and for your question -- it is a good one. I see you've received a response from above. I think you will find the links she provided very helpful. Have you had a chance to check them out? We also have some of our own articles on this topic you may find helpful. This one explains the stages (https://copd.net/basics/copd-stages/stages-explained) and this one explains how doctors determine what stage you are inlol://copd.net/clinical/what-is-pulmonary-function-testing). Also, keep in mind that each person with COPD experiences the various stages differently. for instance, some people in stage 4 may experience minimal or even no symptoms. What do you think? Did your doctor tell you your stage? John. community moderator