3. Similarities and Differences between Asthma and COPD
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Airway disease: similarities and differences between asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis
Airway diseases are highly prevalent worldwide; however, the prevalence of these diseases is underestimated. Although these diseases present several common characteristics, they have different clinical outcomes. The differentiation between asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchiectasis in the early stage of disease is extremely important for the adoption of appropriate therape...
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There are now many guidelines that provide direction for the diagnosis and management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, both diseases are still underdiagnosed (or misdiagnosed) and undertreated. There is considerable evidence that treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs reduces morbidity and mortality in asthma. The evidence is growing regarding their effect on...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nihon Naika Gakkai Zasshi
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0021-5384,1883-2083
DOI: 10.2169/naika.98.3033