A 66‑year‑old man with COPD group B asks if an ICS/LABA inhaler is better than LAMA+LABA for initial therapy. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 66‑year‑old man with COPD group B asks if an ICS/LABA inhaler is better than LAMA+LABA for initial therapy. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Start LAMA+LABA as initial therapy

Answer

ICS/LABA initial therapy is preferred

Answer

Start SABA only

Answer

Start ICS monotherapy

Answer

Start triple therapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD (Initial Dual Bronchodilation)