A 56-year-old man presents with chronic cough and sputum production. He has a 30-pack-year smoking history. Spirometry confirms moderate COPD. Accordi...

Question

A 56-year-old man presents with chronic cough and sputum production. He has a 30-pack-year smoking history. Spirometry confirms moderate COPD. According to COPD-X, which intervention has the largest impact on long-term disease progression and mortality?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation support including pharmacotherapy

Answer

Short-acting bronchodilators as needed

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroid monotherapy

Answer

Long-term oxygen therapy in all patients

Answer

Routine oral corticosteroids

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): COPD - smoking cessation

A 56-year-old man presents with chronic cough and sputum production. He has a 30-pack-year smoking history. Spirometry confirms moderate COPD. According to COPD-X, which intervention has the largest impact on long-term disease progression and mortality?