Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: COPD vs Asthma

Clinical Pearl of the Day: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) vs Asthma

Explanation:

• Asthma and COPD are lung diseases.
• Both cause swelling in the airways that makes it difficult for patients to breathe.
• With asthma, the swelling is often triggered by something the patient is allergic to, such as pollen or mold, or by physical activity.
• COPD is the name given to a group of lung diseases that include emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Reference:

1. Asthma or COPD? How to Tell the Difference (webmd.com)
2. copd vs asthma treatment - Bing images