Abstract
SUMMARYApproximately 20% of patients with obstructive lung disease have features of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseThese patients have a higher burden of disease and increased exacerbations compared to those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease aloneManagement should address dominant clinical features in each individual patient, and comorbidities should be consideredThere are several interventions that are useful in the management of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseAs inhaled corticosteroids are key to the management of asthma, they are recommended in patients with overlapping chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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