A 60-year-old with COPD and frequent exacerbations has eos 280/µL and is on LABA/LAMA. What inhaled escalation is reasonable?...

Question

A 60-year-old with COPD and frequent exacerbations has eos 280/µL and is on LABA/LAMA. What inhaled escalation is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Add ICS (triple therapy) to reduce exacerbations

Answer

Stop LABA/LAMA and start ICS alone

Answer

Start theophylline instead

Answer

Chronic oral prednisone

Answer

Only SABA as needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD