A 66-year-old ex-smoker with COPD complains of frequent exacerbations despite LABA therapy. He has blood eosinophils of 400 cells/μL. According to gui...

Question

A 66-year-old ex-smoker with COPD complains of frequent exacerbations despite LABA therapy. He has blood eosinophils of 400 cells/μL. According to guidelines, which add-on therapy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Add ICS (inhaled corticosteroid)

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Switch to oral steroids long-term

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Discontinue LABA and start LAMA only

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Initiate prophylactic antibiotics

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Oral leukotriene antagonist

COPD — SCE Respiratory MCQ

A 66-year-old ex-smoker with COPD complains of frequent exacerbations despite LABA therapy. He has blood eosinophils of 400 cells/μL. According to guidelines, which add-on therapy is recommended?