What is the difference between chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
Are the symptoms the same? How can they tell by the spirometry test?
Hi Susanmarie and thanks so much for your question - it's a good one! Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are both classified as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(s) and. although their symptoms are similar, the diseases are somewhat different. I thought you might find this article on that very subject to provide you with a bit more insight for your concern: https://copd.net/basics/damaged-lungs/. All the best, Leon (site moderator)
This was very good information. I wish my doctor had information like this for me. I am glad to have this blog for accurate information.
Nanatheresa, I am so glad you are finding the site to be a good source of information for you! Thank you for your kind words and being part of the community! ~Allyson (COPD.net team)
