A 69-year-old with severe COPD and frequent exacerbations despite LAMA/LABA has eosinophils 100/µL. What is the role of ICS?...

Question

A 69-year-old with severe COPD and frequent exacerbations despite LAMA/LABA has eosinophils 100/µL. What is the role of ICS?

Accepted Answer

Avoid ICS due to pneumonia risk and low eosinophils; consider other strategies

Answer

Add ICS now; benefit expected regardless of eosinophils

Answer

Switch to LABA only

Answer

Stop bronchodilators and use theophylline

Answer

Start chronic oral steroids

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD-ICS Use