A 68-year-old woman with COPD and frequent exacerbations is considering stopping smoking. She asks about benefits even at her age. According to COPD-X...

Question

A 68-year-old woman with COPD and frequent exacerbations is considering stopping smoking. She asks about benefits even at her age. According to COPD-X and preventive guidelines, what is the most accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation slows lung function decline and reduces exacerbations and mortality at any age

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Stopping smoking at this age has no meaningful benefit

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Benefits of cessation are limited to symptom relief only

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Nicotine replacement therapy is contraindicated in COPD

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Screening for COPD is unnecessary in smokers

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

A 68-year-old woman with COPD and frequent exacerbations is considering stopping smoking. She asks about benefits even at her age. According to COPD-X and preventive guidelines, what is the most accurate statement?