Question

A 63-year-old woman with severe COPD on LABA/LAMA has two exacerbations/year and eosinophils 50/µL. Should ICS be added?

Accepted Answer

Probably not; low eosinophils predict limited ICS benefit

Answer

Yes

Answer

add ICS for all COPD

Answer

Stop LABA/LAMA and use ICS alone

Answer

Chronic oral steroids instead

Practice question

A 63-year-old woman with severe COPD on LABA/LAMA has two exacerbations/year and eosinophils 50/µL. Should ICS be added?