A 59-year-old with COPD GOLD 2 and frequent exacerbations asks about inhaled therapy. Which statement aligns with U.S. guidance?...

Question

A 59-year-old with COPD GOLD 2 and frequent exacerbations asks about inhaled therapy. Which statement aligns with U.S. guidance?

Accepted Answer

Escalate to LABA/LAMA and consider ICS if eosinophils elevated/exacerbations persist

Answer

Use ICS monotherapy first-line

Answer

Oral steroids daily for prevention

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Short-acting bronchodilator only regardless of exacerbations

Answer

Stop inhalers if FEV1 >50%

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD Pharmacotherapy