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Not sure the difference between asthma and COPD? No worries! We’ll help you spot the symptoms and get simple tips for better breathing: optum.co/lung-health | Optum

Myth-busting Monday💡 Myth - COPD is the same as asthma Fact - COPD and asthma are two separate conditions that affect the lungs. Both conditions share similar symptoms, such as shortness of breath and trouble breathing, which is why they are often mistaken for one another. However, asthma is usually a reaction to an allergen or other triggers that cause your airways to swell and become narrow. In contrast, COPD is the umbrella term for several conditions that are caused by long-term damage to t

Have you been diagnosed with asthma and COPD? If you have both asthma and COPD/emphysema, this is called asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). ACOS shares characteristics of both COPD and asthma, with people experiencing wheezing or breathing difficulties. 🌬️ If you have asthma and are worried about your risk of developing emphysema as well, take our free self-test to discover if you are at risk: https://getcopdhelp.co.uk/understanding-copd-emphysema/ #COPD #Emphysema #Asthma #ACOS | COPD Emphys