Question

A 72-year-old ex-smoker with a 40-pack-year history presents with chronic productive cough and spirometry confirming an FEV1/FVC ratio <0.7. Which intervention is most important first-line to reduce mortality in stable COPD?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation support

Answer

Inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist

Answer

Inhaled short-acting antimuscarinic

Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy

Answer

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Practice question

A 72-year-old ex-smoker with a 40-pack-year history presents with chronic productive cough and spirometry confirming an FEV1/FVC ratio <0.7. Which intervention is most important first-line to reduce mortality in stable COPD?