Question

A 64-year-old with COPD and no recent exacerbations is started on maintenance therapy. Which initial approach is generally recommended for symptomatic disease with high exacerbation risk?

Accepted Answer

Start LAMA/LABA dual bronchodilator therapy

Answer

Start ICS monotherapy

Answer

Start theophylline

Answer

Start SABA-only

Answer

Begin chronic oral prednisone 5 mg daily

Practice question

A 64-year-old with COPD and no recent exacerbations is started on maintenance therapy. Which initial approach is generally recommended for symptomatic disease with high exacerbation risk?