What is the difference between COPD and Asthma. I get cough intermittently if I am exposed to dust or smoke and then I have breathing issues and have to take foracort 200 mg and then the cough or congestion settles down. What is it Asthma or COPD?
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Because asthma and COPD have a number of similarities, it can be difficult to distinguish between them. However, after taking into account your symptoms, medical history, a physical examination and results of medical tests, your doctor can determine if either of these chronic diseases are at the root of your poor health. Symptoms Both asthma and COPD may cause shortness of breath and cough. A daily morning cough that produces phlegm is particularly characteristic of chronic bronchitis, a type of COPD. Episodes of wheezing and chest tightness (especially at night) is more common with asthma. In addition, patients with asthma are more likely to have allergies such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or atopic dermatitis (eczema). History of Smoking COPD is almost always associated with a long history of smoking, while asthma occurs in non-smokers as well as smokers. Smoking can also make asthma worse; and smokers are particularly likely to suffer from a combination of both asthma and COPD. You most probably have asthma which can treated with lot of lifestyle changes and treating the triggers Avoid your triggers Decontaminate your decor. Maintain optimal humidity Clean regularly Regular exercise stop dairy Maintain a healthy weight For specific advice take a consult remember You have to treat the root cause and not the symptoms and you can not fix your health without fixing your diet.
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Asthma a ch inflamatory dis of airways , can start at early age, can be intermittant and relieved by use of bronchodialators. COPD , also a ch inflamatory dis of airways, usualy occurs in smokers, or due to occupational dust exposure, after age 55 and gradually progressive.
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