A 54-year-old with COPD (FEV1 55% predicted) has increasing breathlessness. He is on a SABA as needed. According to NICE guidance, which combination i...

Question

A 54-year-old with COPD (FEV1 55% predicted) has increasing breathlessness. He is on a SABA as needed. According to NICE guidance, which combination inhaler is typically recommended next if symptoms persist?

Accepted Answer

LABA + LAMA

Answer

ICS + LABA

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High-dose ICS alone

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Oral theophylline + ICS

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Daily oral steroids

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD

A 54-year-old with COPD (FEV1 55% predicted) has increasing breathlessness. He is on a SABA as needed. According to NICE guidance, which combination inhaler is typically recommended next if symptoms persist?