In a few words - if possible - what's... - Lung Conditions C...
In a few words - if possible - what's the difference between emphysema and COPD?
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NONE - emphysema comes under the term COPD 
Suggest a chat with the BLF nurse to clarify, give the helpline a ring ? 03000 030 555 
Also worth a read - blf.org.uk/Conditions/Detai...
Copd is an umbrella term for chronic lung problems including emphysema.
A Don't Know Why They Call It COPD ... Well Apart From It Sounds Not As Bad As Emphysema
Because copd is more than just emphysema.
Go to the link on the blog by BLF on stopping smoking, brill link explaining differences between the two conditions
Its the webchat one
Emphysema explanation here:
dwp.gov.uk/publications/spe...
COPD - an umbrella term for both emphysema and chronic bronchitis
dwp.gov.uk/publications/spe...
Auntymary xx
Thanks to everyone who answered: that's clarified it for me!
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What a difference a day makes!
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How did you get here? What caused your COPD, ACOS, Bronchiectasis or whatever?
