A 70-year-old with stable COPD on LABA/LAMA has blood eosinophils 50/µL and no exacerbations. Should ICS be added?...

Question

A 70-year-old with stable COPD on LABA/LAMA has blood eosinophils 50/µL and no exacerbations. Should ICS be added?

Accepted Answer

No, avoid ICS given low eosinophils and no exacerbations

Answer

Yes, add ICS to improve mortality

Answer

Yes, to reduce pneumonia risk

Answer

Yes, for all GOLD B patients

Answer

No change, but stop LAMA

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD ICS Use