A 67-year-old with COPD has 2 moderate exacerbations in the past year and daily symptoms. Blood eosinophils are 120/µL; no asthma history. Which initi...

Question

A 67-year-old with COPD has 2 moderate exacerbations in the past year and daily symptoms. Blood eosinophils are 120/µL; no asthma history. Which initial maintenance inhaler strategy is preferred?

Accepted Answer

LAMA + LABA combination

Answer

Short-acting bronchodilator PRN only

Answer

LABA monotherapy

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ICS monotherapy

Answer

LABA + ICS combination for all

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD Management

A 67-year-old with COPD has 2 moderate exacerbations in the past year and daily symptoms. Blood eosinophils are 120/µL; no asthma history. Which initial maintenance inhaler strategy is preferred?