A 66-year-old with COPD (FEV1 48% predicted), ≥2 moderate exacerbations last year, blood eosinophils 350/µL. Which initial inhaled regimen is preferre...

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A 66-year-old with COPD (FEV1 48% predicted), ≥2 moderate exacerbations last year, blood eosinophils 350/µL. Which initial inhaled regimen is preferred?

Accepted Answer

LABA/LAMA with addition of ICS

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SABA alone as needed

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LABA alone

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LABA/LAMA dual bronchodilator

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LABA/ICS only

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A 66-year-old with COPD (FEV1 48% predicted), ≥2 moderate exacerbations last year, blood eosinophils 350/µL. Which initial inhaled regimen is preferred?