A 63-year-old with a history of smoking presents with chronic cough and dyspnea. Spirometry confirms COPD. Which criterion supports adding ICS per GOL...

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A 63-year-old with a history of smoking presents with chronic cough and dyspnea. Spirometry confirms COPD. Which criterion supports adding ICS per GOLD?

Accepted Answer

Eosinophils ≥300/µL or frequent exacerbations

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Eosinophils 50/µL

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Eosinophils 150/µL with rare exacerbations

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No role for eosinophils

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ICS indicated for all COPD

"copd ics indications" MCQ (SBA): COPD

A 63-year-old with a history of smoking presents with chronic cough and dyspnea. Spirometry confirms COPD. Which criterion supports adding ICS per GOLD?