Question

compare and contrast COPD and Asthma

Answer 1

COPD and Asthma are different in certain ways;

COPD is basically a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. However, asthma is the airflow obstruction that is often reversible, spontaneously or with treatment.

COPD affects both the airways and the parenchyma, while asthma has its effects only on the airway;

The nature of inflammation, is primarily eosinophilic and CD4-driven in asthma, while in COPD it is neutrophilic and CD8-driven.