Question

A 70-year-old man with COPD and frequent exacerbations presents for review. Smoking cessation has been difficult. Which intervention is most effective in improving survival in patients with COPD who continue to smoke?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation support and pharmacotherapy

Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy in mild hypoxaemia

Answer

Routine antibiotics for all exacerbations

Answer

Daily oral corticosteroids

Answer

Mucolytics

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with COPD and frequent exacerbations presents for review. Smoking cessation has been difficult. Which intervention is most effective in improving survival in patients with COPD who continue to smoke?