Quick fire; Asthma vs COPD Flashcards
1
Q
Age group?
A
Asthma: any age (childhood v common)
COPD: generally over 35/40 years
2
Q
Causes?
A
Asthma: genetic/environmental
COPD: smoking (mainly) + environment
3
Q
Diagnosed?
A
Asthma: trials of therapy/history taking/lung function
COPD: spirometry
4
Q
Prognosis?
A
Asthma: symptoms can be well controlled
COPD: symptoms deteriorate over time
5
Q
Treatment?
A
Asthma: SABA/SAMA + ICS w/add-on agents if necessary
COPD: SABA/SAMA + high dose ICS for more severe
6
Q
Type of airway inflammation?
A
Asthma: eosinphilic (mainly)
COPD: neutrophilic (mainly but eosinophilic seen w/exacerbations)
7
Q
Airflow limitation?
A
Asthma: variable airflow obstruction
COPD: Progressively worse
8
Q
Productive cough seen?
A
Asthma: common
COPD: uncommon
9
Q
Night time waking/wheeze?
A
Asthma: common
COPD: uncommon
