3 in 1 breathing problem
Had some test which diagnosed me with copd and Asthma anyone else with both and how do I know which ones causing my breathing I don't know how to tell them apart and also diagnosed with sleep apnea. Woke in the middle of the night and couldn't breathe
Good morning,
Thank you for your post here. This is a great topic that you bring up. Yes, there are quite a few people here who have a diagnosis of both COPD and asthma. In fact, so many do that there is even a scientific name for is, as you can see in this article (https://copd.net/clinical/acos). It's also common for people with asthma and/or COPD to also have sleep apnea, which was discussed here (https://copd.net/living/copd-and-sleep-apnea) by one of my colleagues. It can be difficult even for healthcare providers to know exactly if it is the asthma or the COPD that is causing a flare-up. Often times, what triggers your asthma may also trigger your COPD -- such as allergies or colds. Do you feel you are getting good treatment for your asthma and COPD? Has your doctor addressed the sleep apnea? John. community moderator.
