A 61-year-old man with COPD has 3 moderate exacerbations in the past year and eosinophils 380 cells/µL despite LAMA/LABA. What add-on is recommended?...

Question

A 61-year-old man with COPD has 3 moderate exacerbations in the past year and eosinophils 380 cells/µL despite LAMA/LABA. What add-on is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Add inhaled corticosteroid to LAMA/LABA

Answer

No ICS due to pneumonia risk regardless

Answer

Chronic oral steroids

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Macrolide for all patients

Answer

Stop bronchodilators

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD