Question

A 68-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. Which corticosteroid regimen is recommended for an acute exacerbation?

Accepted Answer

Prednisolone 30 mg for 5 days

Answer

Prednisolone 10 mg for 14 days

Answer

Dexamethasone 6 mg for 10 days

Answer

Hydrocortisone 100 mg IV 12-hourly for 3 days then stop

Answer

No steroid unless hospitalised

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea and purulent sputum. Which corticosteroid regimen is recommended for an acute exacerbation?