A 65-year-old with severe COPD and frequent exacerbations on optimal bronchodilators asks about inhaled steroids. Which is true?...

Question

A 65-year-old with severe COPD and frequent exacerbations on optimal bronchodilators asks about inhaled steroids. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

ICS may be considered in patients with frequent exacerbations and eosinophilia; not for all

Answer

ICS always first-line

Answer

ICS contraindicated in COPD

Answer

Oral steroids daily preferred

Answer

ICS replace LAMA/LABA

"us-abim MCQ (SBA): ICS Use in COPD