Question

A 63-year-old with COPD Group B has dyspnea but no recent exacerbations. He uses SABA only. Best initial long-acting therapy?

Accepted Answer

Start a single long-acting bronchodilator (LABA or LAMA)

Answer

Initiate ICS monotherapy

Answer

Start ICS/LABA for all

Answer

Start chronic oral steroids

Answer

No controller therapy needed

Practice question

A 63-year-old with COPD Group B has dyspnea but no recent exacerbations. He uses SABA only. Best initial long-acting therapy?