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A member asked:
On a spyrometry test is there diffrent flow readings for asthma and c o p d that differentiate the two?
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Yes Bronchospasm eva: COPD is chronic obstructive lung disease, and asthma is a form of copd. It is the only one that is reversible, obstructive lung disease, thus, on spirometry, an allergist or a pulmonologist can evaluate and differentiate the to disease processes.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: The real difference is on complete pulmonary function tests where you see air trapping and large lung volumes, as well as decreased dlco (diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide) in COPD and normal lung volumes and dlco in asthma.
Answered 12/31/2022
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Reversibility: Both asthma and COPD will show an obstructive pattern on spirometry. However, if an asthmatic is given a bronchodilator, such as albuterol, there will be a significant improvement in spirometry.
Answered 6/10/2014
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