Question

A 59-year-old with a 40 pack-year smoking history presents with progressive breathlessness. Imaging suggests COPD with chronic hypercapnia. Which class of drugs is considered first-line for bronchodilation?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) or long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)

Answer

ICS alone

Answer

Oral theophylline

Answer

Short course of oral steroids

Answer

Montelukast

Practice question

A 59-year-old with a 40 pack-year smoking history presents with progressive breathlessness. Imaging suggests COPD with chronic hypercapnia. Which class of drugs is considered first-line for bronchodilation?