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Can Asthma Cause COPD – Differences & Similarities

What is COPD?

COPD is a progressive condition that becomes worse gradually. People with this condition also experience some similar signs as asthma such as wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath. However, these signs would be permanent if left untreated. In fact, COPD is not a single disorder but a group of many different diseases. Some primary types include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. You would suffer one of these conditions or even both at the same time. [2]