If the underlying lung condition progresses, breathlessness may occur with minimal activity, or even at rest. Cough is a common symptom in restrictive and obstructive lung diseases. Usually, the cough is dry or productive of white sputum.People with chronic bronchitis, a form of obstructive lung disease, may cough up larger amounts of colored sputum. Symptoms of depression and anxiety are also common among people with obstructive lung disease and restrictive lung disease.These symptoms occur more often when lung disease causes significant limitations in activity and lifestyle.1 | 2 | 3 | 4.f the underlying lung condition progresses, breathlessness may occur with minimal activity, or even at rest. Cough is a common symptom in restrictive and obstructive lung diseases. Usually, the cough is dry or productive of white sputum.