Differences Between Asthma and COPDAsthma and COPD are similar in many ways. They are also different in many ways. Here is a list of the differences...3 min read
Complications of Asthma vs. Complications of COPDBoth asthma and COPD can sometimes flare up. This is often referred to as asthma or COPD exacerbations. With asthma, these episodes...3 min read
Risk Factors for Developing COPD If You Have Asthma?Earlier I explained how asthma becomes COPD. In this post I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma...2 min read
Similarities Between Asthma and COPDCOPD and Asthma are two different diseases. But, they also have many similarities. Both are chronic lung diseases. Both require those diagnosed...3 min read
Asthma Subgroups: Asthma/COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)Researchers now understand that about 11% of asthmatics also have COPD, and 10-50% of COPDers over the age of 50 also have...4 min read
When Does Asthma Become COPD?COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...3 min read