It's a common question... are COPD and asthma the same thing? Or does one lead to another? As a nurse, I've fielded this question quite a lot. And it comes up on both the HealthCentral asthma site and this one too.
The simple answer to both questions is a resounding "No!" There are many similarities between the two diseases. But there are also some definite differences between them. So, let's take a closer look at what leads to the confusion on this issue.
Who Gets Them?
Both asthma and COPD...
