A 58-year-old with severe COPD has two moderate exacerbations yearly despite LABA/LAMA. Eosinophils 80/µL. Best adjustment?...

Question

A 58-year-old with severe COPD has two moderate exacerbations yearly despite LABA/LAMA. Eosinophils 80/µL. Best adjustment?

Accepted Answer

Continue LABA/LAMA; avoid ICS addition

Answer

Add ICS regardless of eosinophils

Answer

Switch to ICS monotherapy

Answer

Stop all maintenance and use SABA only

Answer

Start chronic oral prednisone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD