Question

A 42-year-old smoker presents with progressive breathlessness and productive cough for 2 years. FEV1/FVC ratio is 0.6. Which medication combination is recommended first-line for COPD with no asthmatic features?

Accepted Answer

LABA plus LAMA

Answer

SABA plus high-dose ICS

Answer

Long-acting beta-2 agonist plus ICS

Answer

Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) alone

Answer

Oral theophylline

Practice question

A 42-year-old smoker presents with progressive breathlessness and productive cough for 2 years. FEV1/FVC ratio is 0.6. Which medication combination is recommended first-line for COPD with no asthmatic features?