A 70-year-old with COPD has persistent breathlessness despite LAMA therapy. Non-smoker. Next pharmacological step?...

Question

A 70-year-old with COPD has persistent breathlessness despite LAMA therapy. Non-smoker. Next pharmacological step?

Accepted Answer

Add LABA/LAMA combination or LABA/ICS if frequent exacerbations/ eosinophils

Answer

Add theophylline

Answer

Start long-term oral steroids

Answer

Add leukotriene receptor antagonist

Answer

Start macrolide without indication

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD pharmacological step-up