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Accurate diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is crucial. Improved methods for differentiating COPD from asthma are available, aiding in better patient outcomes.

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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Diagnostic Medicine

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  • To discuss the role of COPD phenotypes, targeted therapy, and exhaled biomarkers.

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  • Evaluation of exhaled biomarkers in COPD diagnosis.

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    • Recent advancements have enhanced COPD diagnostic methods, particularly in distinguishing it from asthma.
    • Improved diagnostic approaches are emerging for COPD and asthma differentiation.
    • The identification of specific COPD phenotypes and targeted therapies is advancing.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhanced methods for diagnosing COPD, especially differentiating it from asthma, are now available.
    • Clinical practice requires updated guidelines for COPD and asthma, including overlap syndrome.
    • Evidence from randomized controlled trials is needed to support new diagnostic guidelines.