A 72-year-old with COPD and exertional dyspnoea has multiple exacerbations yearly and no asthma. Which initial/maintenance regimen is preferred to red...

Question

A 72-year-old with COPD and exertional dyspnoea has multiple exacerbations yearly and no asthma. Which initial/maintenance regimen is preferred to reduce exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Dual long-acting bronchodilators (LABA/LAMA)

Answer

SABA as sole therapy

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ICS monotherapy

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LABA monotherapy only

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LABA/ICS for all COPD

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD

A 72-year-old with COPD and exertional dyspnoea has multiple exacerbations yearly and no asthma. Which initial/maintenance regimen is preferred to reduce exacerbations?