A 70-year-old with severe COPD asks about long-term oxygen therapy. Which principle is correct per GOLD?...

Question

A 70-year-old with severe COPD asks about long-term oxygen therapy. Which principle is correct per GOLD?

Accepted Answer

LTOT is recommended for severe resting hypoxemia to improve survival

Answer

Initiate LTOT for resting SpO2 96%

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LTOT for mild exertional desaturation only

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LTOT is harmful in COPD

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LTOT indicated for all smokers

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): COPD (LTOT)