Struggling with shortness of breath, a persistent cough, or wheezing? You might be dealing with a chronic respiratory condition. In this video, we're taking a deep dive into two of the most common lung diseases: Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Breathe Easier: Understanding Asthma & COPD Struggling with shortness of breath
While they share similar symptoms, they are distinct conditions with different causes and treatments. Join us as we unravel the complexities of these diseases, offering clear, expert-backed information to help you understand the signs, manage your health, and improve your quality of life.
WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO:
Spotlight on Asthma:
What It Is: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes your airways to narrow and swell, sometimes producing extra mucus, which makes breathing difficult. Symptoms can be triggered by allergens (like pollen and dust), irritants (like smoke), exercise, or even stress.
Common Symptoms: Watch for recurring episodes of coughing (often worse at night), wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma symptoms often occur in "attacks" and can vary in severity.
What It Is: COPD is a term for a group of progressive lung diseases, most commonly chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that block airflow from the lungs. It's often caused by long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke.
Common Symptoms: COPD symptoms tend to develop slowly and worsen over time. They include a persistent cough that may produce mucus, fatigue, frequent respiratory infections, and shortness of breath, especially during physical activity.
Asthma vs. COPD: What's the Difference?
While both conditions make it hard to breathe, asthma symptoms typically come and go, whereas COPD symptoms are more constant and progressively worsen.
Asthma often begins in childhood, while COPD usually develops in adults over 40 who have a history of smoking.
It's also possible to have both conditions at the same time, a condition known as Asthma-COPD Overlap (ACO).
Management, Treatment & Prevention:
Neither asthma nor COPD can be cured, but both can be effectively managed to control symptoms and improve daily life.
For Asthma: Management involves identifying and avoiding triggers, using long-term control medications, and having a quick-relief inhaler for attacks.
For COPD: The single most important step is to quit smoking. Treatment also includes medications like bronchodilators, pulmonary rehabilitation, and in some cases, oxygen therapy
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