Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) - American Lung Association
Jul 18, 2025 · Both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, make breathing difficult. In fact, they share many …
Asthma or COPD? How to Tell the Difference - WebMD
Dec 2, 2022 · Asthma and COPD are two lung diseases with similar symptoms. Learn how to spot the differences and which treatments can help.
Asthma vs. COPD | AAAAI
There are two likely causes for this: you could have asthma, or you could have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Because …
COPD vs. Asthma: Understanding the Difference in Symptoms
Dec 18, 2025 · Learn the key differences between COPD and asthma, common symptoms, causes, and when to see a pulmonologist for lung testing and treatment.
Asthma vs. COPD: How To Tell the Difference - Health
Jul 18, 2025 · Asthma and COPD are chronic respiratory diseases that cause similar symptoms but have different causes, triggers, disease progression, and more.
Asthma vs. COPD: What’s the Difference? - Cleveland Clinic Health ...
Jan 10, 2024 · Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) both cause breathing problems. Both conditions are characterized by cough, shortness of breath and airflow limitation.
Emphysema vs. COPD: Stages and Prognosis Compared
Dec 13, 2025 · Emphysema vs. COPD vs. Asthma Sometimes, differentiating between types of COPD—such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis—and asthma is difficult. Here are a few …
COPD vs. Asthma: What’s the Difference? - GoodRx
Apr 1, 2025 · COPD and asthma are respiratory diseases that share similar symptoms, but the causes can differ. Here are the differences and overlap between the two.
Asthma and COPD Explained | NGPG
Dec 26, 2024 · Asthma attacks can happen suddenly and are often triggered by specific allergens or irritants, like pollen, dust or exercise. COPD is a progressive lung disease that includes …
Asthma and COPD | UMass Memorial Health
Two main conditions of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The lungs and airways are damaged in both conditions. The damage is most often caused by breathing in irritants over a …