COPD and asthma: What's the difference?

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Tue, April 22, 2008

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, I think, one of the most misunderstood common lung diseases. It is very important, as it is the 4th most common cause of death in the US, and the only common cause of death that is becoming more common, in contrast to, say, heart disease and many f...

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sue

4/24/08 2:12pm

Thanks so much doctor for this important information.

Members may wat to read more about this from one of our other experts, Jane Martin who specializes in COPD.

All the best, sue

Danielle

1/30/10 5:56pm

Hi doctor and experts of COPD, my name is Danielle and i have a grandfather whom i just found out has COPD. When i heard it i was very curious of what it was. So i visited the website. Are their anymore symtpoms that he could experience? I was also wondering if he would feel himself start to pass away or if it was something that would happen in his sleep? These are just questions i was curious about. I would appriciate an email back if possibly with some answers or possibilities. Or maybe even more information on COPD. Thank you so much. Danielle

happygrandma

2/12/11 3:46pm

I am a 63 yr old female....ex-smoker..I was diagnosed COPD about 5 yrs ago.

I had my 6mo Dr appt and my Lung Function test My Doctor who has been treating me since the beginning was very impressed..it seems I had a much improved lung test..He says I am acting like an athsmatic. Possible?

COPD and asthma: What's the difference?

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