Question

A 52-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and purulence for 3 days. He is afebrile and saturating 93% on room air. According to CTS COPD guidelines, which of the following is an appropriate component of outpatient management of a moderate COPD exacerbation?

Accepted Answer

Short course of systemic corticosteroids and, if indicated, antibiotics

Answer

Start long-term oral prednisone 10 mg daily

Answer

Increase inhaled corticosteroid dose for several months

Answer

Stop bronchodilators until symptoms resolve

Answer

Admit all COPD exacerbations to hospital

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume and purulence for 3 days. He is afebrile and saturating 93% on room air. According to CTS COPD guidelines, which of the following is an appropriate component of outpatient management of a moderate COPD exacerbation?