A 68‑year‑old woman with COPD and frequent exacerbations has eosinophils 310/µL. She is on LAMA+LABA. Which change is supported by eosinophil‑guided t...

Question

A 68‑year‑old woman with COPD and frequent exacerbations has eosinophils 310/µL. She is on LAMA+LABA. Which change is supported by eosinophil‑guided therapy?

Accepted Answer

Add ICS to form triple therapy

Answer

Continue current therapy only

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Switch to SABA only

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Add theophylline instead of ICS

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Start long‑term oral prednisone

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): COPD (ICS Escalation by Eosinophils)

A 68‑year‑old woman with COPD and frequent exacerbations has eosinophils 310/µL. She is on LAMA+LABA. Which change is supported by eosinophil‑guided therapy?