The diagnostic value of bronchodilator response in differentiating asthma, COPD, and ACO in fixed airflow obstruction: a retrospective study

Abstract Background An accurate distinction between asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) in patients with fixed airflow obstruction (FAO) is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies and improving clinical outcomes. The role of bronchodilator response...

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Main Authors: Müge Erbay, Olcay Ayçiçek, Aleyna Bektaş Hocek, Kübra Nur Özdemir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03764-0
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