A 59-year-old with severe COPD has frequent exacerbations despite dual bronchodilators. Blood eosinophils are 350/µL. Best escalation?...

Question

A 59-year-old with severe COPD has frequent exacerbations despite dual bronchodilators. Blood eosinophils are 350/µL. Best escalation?

Accepted Answer

Add inhaled corticosteroid to form triple therapy

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Continue dual therapy only

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Start chronic oral prednisone

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Start theophylline

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LABA monotherapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD escalation