Question

A 54-year-old smoker presents with chronic productive cough and exertional dyspnoea. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC <0.7. What is the initial pharmacological management for stable COPD?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist or long-acting antimuscarinic

Answer

Oral steroids

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroids

Answer

Short course of antibiotics

Answer

Roflumilast

Practice question

A 54-year-old smoker presents with chronic productive cough and exertional dyspnoea. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC <0.7. What is the initial pharmacological management for stable COPD?