Purpose: To accurately distinguish the similarities and differences between asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) as identified through the assessment techniques.
Preparing the Assignment: Research the presenting signs and symptoms of a patient with asthma and a patient with COPD.
Directions: Using the concept map template located in Files, compare and contrast asthma and COPD.
COMPARE: Describe at least three (3) signs/symptoms of asthma and COPD which are alike in the two conditions. 9 points
CONTRAST: Describe at least four (4) signs/symptoms of asthma and COPD which are different between the two conditions. 16 Points