A 60-year-old smoker with chronic cough has spirometry confirming COPD. He has one moderate exacerbation in the past year and high CAT score. Initial ...

Question

A 60-year-old smoker with chronic cough has spirometry confirming COPD. He has one moderate exacerbation in the past year and high CAT score. Initial pharmacologic therapy per GOLD?

Accepted Answer

LABA/LAMA combination

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SABA alone as needed

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LAMA or LABA monotherapy

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ICS monotherapy

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Oral theophylline

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A 60-year-old smoker with chronic cough has spirometry confirming COPD. He has one moderate exacerbation in the past year and high CAT score. Initial pharmacologic therapy per GOLD?