Asthma is a lung disease that affects almost 20 million Americans. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic lung disease that afflicts 24 million patients in the U.S. COPD is mainly caused by smoking or secondhand smoke, while asthma can by caused by exposure to allergens, dust and air pollutants. Innovative treatments are needed to combat both asthma and COPD, and LGM Pharma provides quality API's for the R&D needs of clients seeking treatments for these lung diseases.

1. Asthma vs COPD
A quick summary of the
differences between
Asthma and COPD

2. Asthma Diagnosis
Diagnostic Definition of
Asthma :
A reversible obstructive lung disease
due to an increased reaction of the
airways to a variety of stimuli, such
as allergens or smoke.
Age of Diagnosis:
Asthma can be diagnosed at any
age, although almost 80 percent of
children diagnosed experience
symptoms of this disease by the
age of 5.

3. COPD Diagnosis
Diagnostic Definition
of COPD:
Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease is a
progressive disease that is
defined as airflow limitation
that is not completely
reversible.Age of Diagnosis:
COPD is often diagnosed in
patients after the age of 45.

4. Symptoms of Asthma
Breathing with
Asthma:
A patient’s difficulty of breathing
are classified as mild, moderate,
to severe.
As an inflammatory disease
asthma is often a chronic
condition that is marked by
acute exacerbations.
•Shortness of
breath
•Wheezing
•Cough
•Anxiety
Some symptoms are:

5. Symptoms of Asthma
Asthma
Exacerbations:
As an inflammatory disease
asthma is often a chronic
condition that is marked by
acute exacerbations.
Exacerbations are
characterized by shortness
of breath, coughing, a tight
feeling in the chest and
wheezing.

6. Symptoms of COPD
Breathing with
COPD:
Shortness of breath is the primary
symptom of COPD and is caused
by blocked or clogged airways and
damaged or destroyed alveoli.
•Coughing
•Chest pain
•Depression
•Fever
•Weight loss
Some symptoms are:
Patients diagnosed with COPD
display signs of both bronchitis
and emphysema, and experience
exacerbations that can be fatal.

7. Symptoms of COPD
COPD Exacerbations:
Patients suffering from COPD
rarely experience a symptom
free day and often endure
airflow obstruction of some
sort, causing exacerbations.
Patients display signs of both
bronchitis and emphysema,
and sometimes experience
exacerbations that can be
fatal.

8. Smoking
Asthma:
Asthma occurs in people
who are both smokers and
non-smokers.
Tobacco smoke is a
powerful trigger of asthma
symptoms.COPD:
Over 80 percent of people
with COPD are current or
former smokers.
Smoking cessation and the
use of a bronchodilator may
partially reverse the intense
symptoms of COPD.

9. Triggers
Asthma:
Asthma can be triggered by a
variety of stimuli, including:
COPD:
COPD is triggered by several factors including:
• Respiratory
Infections
• Cigarette Smoke
• Allergens such as
mold, pollen, animal
dander and foods
• Air Pollution
• Exercise, excessive
excitement or cold
temperatures
• Cigarette, Cigar or Pipe Smoking
• Exposure to large amounts of
secondhand smoke
• Inhalation of occupational chemicals
and dust
• Extreme air pollution
• Genetic Factors (less than 5 percent of
cases fall into this category)

10. Children
Asthma:
Asthma is a very common chronic
disorder in children, affecting
roughly 7.1 million American
children ages 18 and younger.
COPD:
COPD is rarely documented in
children under the age of 18.
Young adults are rarely
diagnosed with COPD in their
20’s, and these cases are
believed to occur due to both
genetic predisposition and

11. African Americans vs
Caucasions
Asthma:
African Americans have a
39% higher rate of asthma
diagnosis as compared to
Caucasians.
COPD:
COPD tends to be more
commonly diagnosed in
Caucasians and men.

12. Predictions
Asthma:
The rise of obesity in Americans
has led to an increased
development of asthma and a
worsening of asthma symptoms
in patients who are currently
diagnosed with this disease.
COPD:
By the year 2020 COPD is
projected to become the third
leading cause of death in the
United States.

13. Thank you for watching!
American Lung Association
American Association for
Respiratory Care
CDC
WHO
AIM- Asthma Initiative of
Michigan
AchooAllergy.com
LungUSA.org
References:
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