Reversibility testing in patients with asthma and COPD.
This article examines the difference between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, the use of reversibility testing and the various guidelines available to help healthcare professionals diagnose and treat patients with these conditions.
Lynes
Dave
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Respiratory Education UK, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool. dave.lynes@respiratoryeduk.com
Frankland
Karen
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D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy