A resident has emphysema.You expect which of the following signs and symptoms?

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Emphysema is a type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) that causes lung damage and difficulty breathing. A common symptom of emphysema is a productive cough, which is a cough that produces mucus or phlegm. However, the mucus is usually clear or white and does not contain pus. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) are not typical symptoms of emphysema.

A Resident Has Emphysema