A 68-year-old with symptomatic COPD (CAT 17), ≤1 moderate exacerbation last year, no asthma, eosinophils 120/µL. Best initial pharmacologic therapy?...

Question

A 68-year-old with symptomatic COPD (CAT 17), ≤1 moderate exacerbation last year, no asthma, eosinophils 120/µL. Best initial pharmacologic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Dual long-acting bronchodilator (LABA/LAMA)

Answer

As-needed SABA only

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Inhaled corticosteroid monotherapy

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Roflumilast

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Theophylline

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD