Question

A 72-year-old with moderate COPD and a 50-year smoking history asks about prognosis. According to NICE, which single intervention is most effective at improving COPD prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation

Answer

Regular inhaled steroids

Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy

Answer

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Answer

Annual flu vaccination

Practice question

A 72-year-old with moderate COPD and a 50-year smoking history asks about prognosis. According to NICE, which single intervention is most effective at improving COPD prognosis?