A 55-year-old man with COPD presents with an acute exacerbation. He has increased breathlessness interfering with daily activities and increased sputu...

Question

A 55-year-old man with COPD presents with an acute exacerbation. He has increased breathlessness interfering with daily activities and increased sputum purulence. He is managed at home. What is the recommended treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral Prednisolone 30mg OD for 5 days AND Oral Doxycycline for 5 days

Answer

Oral Doxycycline for 5 days only

Answer

Oral Prednisolone 30mg OD for 5 days only

Answer

Nebulised Salbutamol and Ipratropium

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) initiation

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation

A 55-year-old man with COPD presents with an acute exacerbation. He has increased breathlessness interfering with daily activities and increased sputum purulence. He is managed at home. What is the recommended treatment?