Mildred is a 67-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She tells you that she would like to be able to cook dinner again, but she just cannot do it. Her husband is tired of eating at McDonald's. What problems would you expect Mildred to report regarding cooking?

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You would expect Mildred to complain that she becomes so short of breath that she cannot finish cooking a meal. COPD is characterized by shortness of breath and chronic coughing, usually producing mucus. Long-term COPD can also cause a decrease in overall strength and endurance.

Mildred Is a 67-Year-Old Woman with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease