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They recently diagnosed me with Asthma and have me on two types of inhalers.
I really think it’s Chronic Bronchitis.
What symptoms distinguish these two ailments from each other?
I’m 42 and lived with a smoker for 25 years.
2 responses so far ↓
1 ashgtx // Mar 1, 2010 at 10:46 am
Chronic bronchitis is usually found only in heavy smokers. Asthma usually presents itself at a very young age while the other one presents in the 50+ age group. Chronic bronchitis is also associated with a lot of sputum production when compared to asthma. Asthma can also be due to some medication, food, pollen or dust to which you are allergic to.
2 Matt A // Mar 1, 2010 at 10:46 am
Asthma is episodic and reversible. A pulmonary function test should be able to tell the difference. You will have to do a bronchodilator (inhaler) test during the PFT. A methacholine challenge test would help in the diagnosis.
That said, living with a smoker can cause chronic bronchitis.
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