A 64-year-old with GOLD Group E COPD (2 moderate exacerbations and 1 hospitalization last year; eosinophils 120/µL) needs initial maintenance therapy....

Question

A 64-year-old with GOLD Group E COPD (2 moderate exacerbations and 1 hospitalization last year; eosinophils 120/µL) needs initial maintenance therapy. Best regimen?

Accepted Answer

LABA+LAMA dual bronchodilator therapy

Answer

SABA only as needed

Answer

LABA monotherapy

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ICS monotherapy

Answer

Immediate triple therapy ICS/LABA/LAMA for all

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Pharmacologic Management

A 64-year-old with GOLD Group E COPD (2 moderate exacerbations and 1 hospitalization last year; eosinophils 120/µL) needs initial maintenance therapy. Best regimen?