Question

A 62-year-old man with COPD and frequent exacerbations despite LABA/LAMA therapy is being considered for inhaled corticosteroids. Which factor best supports adding ICS according to COPD-X?

Accepted Answer

Blood eosinophil count 0.6 x 10^9/L

Answer

Current smoker with no exacerbations

Answer

History of pneumonia in the last year

Answer

FEV1 85% predicted

Answer

No history of exacerbations

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with COPD and frequent exacerbations despite LABA/LAMA therapy is being considered for inhaled corticosteroids. Which factor best supports adding ICS according to COPD-X?