A 70-year-old with recurrent COPD exacerbations and eosinophils 80/μL on LAMA/LABA asks about ICS. Best advice?...

Question

A 70-year-old with recurrent COPD exacerbations and eosinophils 80/μL on LAMA/LABA asks about ICS. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Low eosinophils predict less ICS benefit; consider alternative strategies

Answer

Add ICS regardless of eosinophils

Answer

Stop LAMA/LABA

Answer

Chronic oral steroids

Answer

Montelukast

us-abim MCQ (SBA): COPD-ICS Predictors