A 72-year-old ex-smoker has chronic cough and sputum. Spirometry confirms FEV1/FVC 0.6 (post-bronchodilator), FEV1 58% predicted. He has frequent wint...

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A 72-year-old ex-smoker has chronic cough and sputum. Spirometry confirms FEV1/FVC 0.6 (post-bronchodilator), FEV1 58% predicted. He has frequent winter exacerbations. What is the preferred initial inhaled therapy?

Accepted Answer

LABA/LAMA combination

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SABA alone

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High-dose ICS alone

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LABA/ICS combination in all

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Oral theophylline

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD initial pharmacotherapy

A 72-year-old ex-smoker has chronic cough and sputum. Spirometry confirms FEV1/FVC 0.6 (post-bronchodilator), FEV1 58% predicted. He has frequent winter exacerbations. What is the preferred initial inhaled therapy?