Diagnosis of COPD and Asthma
Your doctor would use the same tests to diagnose COPD and asthma. The most common option is a pulmonary function or spirometry test. It can determine the performance of your lungs and figure out any issues with these organs. In addition, you need to provide some details related to your conditions and history, such as smoking routine, age, family history, symptom triggers, time of onsets, and responses to treatments. Keep in mind that diagnosis with one of these issues does not actually rule out the development of other breathing conditions. Therefore, you need to report all of the possible symptoms to your healthcare provider. [11]
