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What is the difference between emphysema and COPD?

People often confuse COPD with emphysema. Both show shortness of breath. This confusion may lead to delay in the treatment or even wrong treatment in a few cases. Know the differences so that people can get the correct treatment in time.

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What is the difference between emphysema and COPD?

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  1. What is The Difference Between Emphysema and COPD?

  2. Introduction People often confuse COPD with emphysema. Both show shortness of breath. This confusion may lead to delay in the treatment or even wrong treatment in a few cases. Know the differences so that people can get the correct treatment in time. What is The Difference Between Emphysema and COPD?

  3. Are Emphysema And COPD The Same? • COPD can be prevented and treated. • COPD diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis are common. • Emphysema is a form of COPD but having COPD does not mean the patient has emphysema. What is The Difference Between Emphysema and COPD?

  4. Difference Between COPD And Emphysema • COPD, unlike emphysema, can also be an obstruction caused by inflammation in the airway. • It is due to bronchitis or a condition called refractory asthma. • Symptoms of COPD and emphysema are often quite similar. • Diagnosis of either is not done only based on typical symptoms. What is The Difference Between Emphysema and COPD?

  5. Causes Of COPD And Emphysema • Emphysema causes are smoking, pollutants in the environment, hereditary factors, etc. • COPD causes are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory asthma. What is The Difference Between Emphysema and COPD?

  6. Treatment for COPD and emphysema • Damage cannot be reversed but it is treatable. • Stop smoking. • Use medicines for inflammation reduction cautiously and bronchodilators for relief. • Oxygen Therapy is recommended. • Lung volume reduction surgery is based on the patient’s condition. What is The Difference Between Emphysema and COPD?

  7. Life expectancy • Life expectancy depends on age, overall health, and severity of symptoms. • Early detection and treatment is important. What is The Difference Between Emphysema and COPD?

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