Question

A 77-year-old woman with COPD, chronic bronchitis phenotype, and frequent exacerbations despite LABA/LAMA therapy. What is the next step in management according to COPD guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Add inhaled corticosteroid to LABA/LAMA

Answer

Start chronic macrolide therapy

Answer

Initiate daily oral steroids

Answer

Add theophylline

Answer

Discontinue long-acting bronchodilators

Practice question

A 77-year-old woman with COPD, chronic bronchitis phenotype, and frequent exacerbations despite LABA/LAMA therapy. What is the next step in management according to COPD guidelines?