A 70-year-old smoker with COPD on LAMA/LABA has two moderate exacerbations this year and peripheral eosinophils 380/µL. Best escalation?...

Question

A 70-year-old smoker with COPD on LAMA/LABA has two moderate exacerbations this year and peripheral eosinophils 380/µL. Best escalation?

Accepted Answer

Add inhaled corticosteroid to LAMA/LABA

Answer

Switch to SABA only

Answer

Add theophylline

Answer

Start montelukast

Answer

Start roflumilast immediately instead of ICS

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation Prevention