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How To Reduce Swelling In Foot And Ankle When Diagnosed With COPD?

My left foot and ankle has suddenly begun to swell. I have copd but have never experienced anything like this. I will be 88 in the next few months. I have had numerous tests prior to this problem and have passed all with flying colors. Granted I have some problems walking after several hundred yards. Any sugestions?
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Hi,
In COPD if some congestion in the lungs or some cardiac ailment is there there might be having swelling or edema will be on both the legs.
There might be having some vascular insufficiency causing this problem.
Consult your physician and go for investigations like ultra sound or color doppler.
Go for deep breathing exercises daily for COPD.
Ok and take care.
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How To Reduce Swelling In Foot And Ankle When Diagnosed With COPD?

Hi, In COPD if some congestion in the lungs or some cardiac ailment is there there might be having swelling or edema will be on both the legs. There might be having some vascular insufficiency causing this problem. Consult your physician and go for investigations like ultra sound or color doppler. Go for deep breathing exercises daily for COPD. Ok and take care.