Question

A 66-year-old woman with long-standing COPD and frequent exacerbations on LAMA/LABA is being considered for adding inhaled corticosteroid. Which scenario supports adding ICS per GOLD?

Accepted Answer

Blood eosinophils persistently high; frequent exacerbations despite LAMA/LABA

Answer

History of bacterial pneumonia with low eosinophils; no exacerbations

Answer

New diagnosis without symptoms

Answer

Active tuberculosis

Answer

Acute COPD exacerbation day 1

Practice question

A 66-year-old woman with long-standing COPD and frequent exacerbations on LAMA/LABA is being considered for adding inhaled corticosteroid. Which scenario supports adding ICS per GOLD?