A 69-year-old with COPD (Group E: frequent exacerbations, eosinophils 120/µL) is starting maintenance therapy. Best initial pharmacologic regimen?...

Question

A 69-year-old with COPD (Group E: frequent exacerbations, eosinophils 120/µL) is starting maintenance therapy. Best initial pharmacologic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Dual LABA/LAMA

Answer

ICS monotherapy

Answer

LABA or LAMA monotherapy

Answer

Triple therapy (ICS/LABA/LAMA) based on eosinophils 120/µL

Answer

Roflumilast first-line

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD Initial Pharmacotherapy