Question

A 62-year-old smoker with chronic cough and two exacerbations last year is categorized as COPD Group E. Which statement about ICS use is correct?

Accepted Answer

ICS is considered primarily when blood eosinophils are high or exacerbations persist on LABA/LAMA

Answer

ICS should be started in all Group E patients

Answer

ICS is contraindicated in all COPD

Answer

ICS must be used instead of LABA/LAMA

Answer

ICS monotherapy is preferred initially

Practice question

A 62-year-old smoker with chronic cough and two exacerbations last year is categorized as COPD Group E. Which statement about ICS use is correct?