Question

A 72-year-old with COPD is hospitalized with an acute exacerbation requiring BiPAP. Which discharge inhaled regimen is most appropriate to prevent future exacerbations if blood eosinophils are low (<100/µL) and he remains symptomatic?

Accepted Answer

LABA/LAMA dual bronchodilator

Answer

ICS monotherapy

Answer

SABA only

Answer

Chronic oral prednisone

Answer

No maintenance therapy

Practice question

A 72-year-old with COPD is hospitalized with an acute exacerbation requiring BiPAP. Which discharge inhaled regimen is most appropriate to prevent future exacerbations if blood eosinophils are low (<100/µL) and he remains symptomatic?