Whether or not physical labor will aggravate the condition of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease depends mainly on the intensity of physical labor and the stage of the individual’s condition. If physical labor is carried out during the acute stage, it will generally aggravate the condition, but if it is carried out during the stabilized stage, it will not aggravate the condition if it is carried out in a moderate manner. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a relatively common chronic respiratory disease, the main symptoms of the disease include chronic cough, shortness of breath, dyspnea and coughing up sputum. For patients with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, moderate physical labor will not adversely affect their condition when their condition is stable, as long as they avoid exertion. However, if the condition is in acute exacerbation, or if the individual’s condition is so severe that he or she has obvious shortness of breath even when resting, physical labor will aggravate the condition. In conclusion, whether or not one can do physical labor is mainly related to one’s condition and physical condition. Therefore, patients should follow the doctor’s instructions and take good care of themselves to prevent unnecessary damage.