A 72-year-old with COPD and frequent exacerbations despite optimal inhalers asks about prophylactic macrolides. What is correct?...

Question

A 72-year-old with COPD and frequent exacerbations despite optimal inhalers asks about prophylactic macrolides. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

Consider specialist-initiated long-term azithromycin after optimisation and exclusion of contraindications

Answer

Start azithromycin in primary care immediately

Answer

Use clarithromycin long-term without ECG

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Macrolides never used prophylactically

Answer

Only ICS dose increase helps

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): COPD frequent exacerbator