Why is it only emphysema and chronic bronchitis that is under the umbrella of COPD and not other lung problems such as asthma and pulmonary fibrosis.
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Peta
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Hi Peta. I read something about the reasons for that 2 or 3 months ago but I can't remember where. If it comes to mind I will let you know.
Bobby xxx
• in reply tophillips1
Thanks Bobby, emm, the profile picture, are you trying to convince us you are that young ? lol
Peta
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Positively loving the Joe 90 look LOL 
You're bringing back memories, there, Bobby 
Sandra x x x
phillips1• in reply to
My mates all called me Joe 90 when I was young because of my fashionable (then) horn rimmed glasses. At the moment I am 70 and I never hide it. lol
Bobby xxx
Hi
I believe it is do with reversibility .asthma is, emphysema is not.
Of course asthma can also be chronic.
• in reply tostone-UK
thanks Stone
The medical profession classify asthma as an allergic condition which COPD isn't.
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