Asthma COPD Overlap

In this podcast episode, Corinne Young interviews Brian Bizik, a Physician Associate with expertise in respiratory and allergy care. They discuss the topic of asthma-COPD overlap, exploring the definitions and controversies surrounding this condition. They emphasize that asthma and COPD are separate entities that can coexist in one patient, but asthma-COPD overlap is not its own distinct disease. The conversation highlights the importance of identifying and treating the predominant symptoms and inflammatory factors in each patient. They also discuss the different phenotypes and presentations of asthma-COPD overlap and provide insights into treatment options.