A 75-year-old with COPD exacerbation is ready for discharge after steroids and bronchodilators. What reduces future exacerbations?...

Question

A 75-year-old with COPD exacerbation is ready for discharge after steroids and bronchodilators. What reduces future exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Ensure LAMA/LABA maintenance; consider ICS only if eosinophils high or frequent exacerbations

Answer

Continue SABA only

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Add ICS without LABA

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Start chronic macrolide universally

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Routine theophylline for prevention

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD