Test Prep Blog for the EMT Test

Many signs and symptoms of CHF and COPD overlap, and many patients are diagnosed with both. Healthcare providers find it challenging to know which type of emergency a patient with difficulty breathing may be experiencing. Lung sounds are one way to help differentiate between CHF and COPD but are not always conclusive. A common rule is “treat the patient, not the lung sounds.” While CHF and COPD patients both present with difficulty breathing, there are many differences between the two diseases that help healthcare providers differentiate the two.   CHF COPD ...