Question

A 56-year-old patient with newly diagnosed mild to moderate COPD and no comorbidities. According to NICE, what is the initial pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) or short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA) as needed

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroids

Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) immediately

Answer

Oral steroids continuously

Answer

Dual therapy with LABA and LAMA

Practice question

A 56-year-old patient with newly diagnosed mild to moderate COPD and no comorbidities. According to NICE, what is the initial pharmacological management?