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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
, Asthma-COPD Overlap ... symptoms, and spirometry ... #Asthma #Overlap ... #FirstLine #Differences ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
Asthma vs COPD Presentation ... and Diagnosis Asthma ... - FEV1/FVC < 70% ... bronchodilator, Spirometry ... - FEV1/FVC < 70%
Consensus diagnostic criteria for asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) in patients with airflow limitation. COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary
diagnostic criteria for asthma-COPD ... overlap syndrome ... nitric oxide; FEV1 ... OverlapSyndrome #Asthma ... #COPD #Criteria
Causes of Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Abnormal Chest X-Ray:
 • Chronic Infection (Eg. Fungal, Tuberculosis)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Obstructive Disease (FEV1 ... FVC < LLN): • Asthma ... • COPD Upper ... Lower Airway: • Asthma