A 64-year-old with COPD had two moderate exacerbations last year. Blood eosinophils are 380/µL. He has dyspnoea on mMRC 2. Which initial pharmacologic...

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A 64-year-old with COPD had two moderate exacerbations last year. Blood eosinophils are 380/µL. He has dyspnoea on mMRC 2. Which initial pharmacologic regimen is most appropriate per current strategy?

Accepted Answer

LABA/LAMA/ICS triple therapy

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Short-acting bronchodilator monotherapy

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LABA alone

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LAMA alone

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Oral corticosteroids daily

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A 64-year-old with COPD had two moderate exacerbations last year. Blood eosinophils are 380/µL. He has dyspnoea on mMRC 2. Which initial pharmacologic regimen is most appropriate per current strategy?