UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASTHMA & COPD
Asthma is described as a chronic inflammatory illness of the airways in which several cells and cellular components are involved, according to the most recent Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) Guidelines. Chronic inflammation causes an associated increase in airway hyperresponsiveness that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. These episodes are typically accompanied by a widespread but varied airway obstruction that is frequently treatable or reversible spontaneously.
According to the second edition of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Guidelines, COPD is described as a disease condition with limited airflow that is not entirely curable. The airflow restriction often progresses and is linked to an unusual lung reaction to toxic particles or gasses.
Asthma and COPD are both chronic lung diseases. Initial symptoms can be similar in both diseases, for example, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, and cough, which can lead to confusion or misdiagnosis. People with COPD and Asthma can both lessen their symptoms and avoid complications through treatments.?
To learn more about COPD and Asthma, here’s an interesting piece on Asthma vs. COPD from Revival’s medical team.?