Question

A 65-year-old male smoker with a long history of cough and sputum production is diagnosed with COPD. According to NICE, which intervention has the greatest impact on mortality?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation

Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroids

Answer

Long-acting bronchodilator therapy

Answer

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Practice question

A 65-year-old male smoker with a long history of cough and sputum production is diagnosed with COPD. According to NICE, which intervention has the greatest impact on mortality?