Often people, who don't belong to the medical profession, confuse the two popular respiratory diseases, Asthma and COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), considering them as same.    Root of Misconception Taking both the conditions as one is a misconception. One of the prime reasons behind this misconception is the fact that both the respiratory problems share the same symptoms that include wheezing, chronic coughing, and shortness of breath.    ...