A 56‑year‑old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and a chronic productive cough. He has a 40‑pack‑year smoking history. Spirometry conf...

Question

A 56‑year‑old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and a chronic productive cough. He has a 40‑pack‑year smoking history. Spirometry confirms COPD. He is interested in quitting smoking. According to Australian guidelines, which intervention has the highest likelihood of achieving long‑term smoking cessation?

Accepted Answer

Varenicline plus multi‑session behavioural counselling

Answer

Brief advice alone at each visit

Answer

Nicotine replacement therapy alone without behavioural support

Answer

E‑cigarettes without medical supervision

Answer

Self‑help written materials only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Smoking cessation in COPD