A 60-year-old woman presents with chronic cough and sputum production for 3 months each year over several years. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC ratio 0.60 ...

Question

A 60-year-old woman presents with chronic cough and sputum production for 3 months each year over several years. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC ratio 0.60 with limited reversibility. She quit smoking 5 years ago. What is the most appropriate non-pharmacological intervention to improve outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary rehabilitation with supervised exercise training

Answer

Encourage continued smoking as it relieves stress

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No benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation in stable COPD

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Bed rest to preserve energy

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Long-term oral corticosteroids

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A 60-year-old woman presents with chronic cough and sputum production for 3 months each year over several years. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC ratio 0.60 with limited reversibility. She quit smoking 5 years ago. What is the most appropriate non-pharmacological intervention to improve outcomes?