31. Asthma symptoms in COPD
Unlike emphysema, asthma is not mistaken for COPD because it is an integral part of the triad, but many patients with COPD do not have asthma. Also, most patients with asthma will never develop COPD. You can say asthma is an additional problem that worsens the signs and symptoms of COPD.
Patients with COPD and asthma will have the following additional signs and symptoms: