A 66-year-old with COPD and eosinophils 320/µL on LABA/LAMA asks about adding ICS. Which biomarker supports benefit?...

Question

A 66-year-old with COPD and eosinophils 320/µL on LABA/LAMA asks about adding ICS. Which biomarker supports benefit?

Accepted Answer

Eosinophils ≥300/µL predict greater ICS response

Answer

CRP >10 mg/L

Answer

Procalcitonin >0.5 ng/mL

Answer

BNP >100 pg/mL

Answer

D-dimer elevated

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