Question

A 68-year-old ex-smoker reports progressive exertional dyspnoea and chronic cough. Spirometry after bronchodilator shows FEV1/FVC ratio 0.55 and FEV1 55% predicted, with minimal reversibility. Which statement best describes the primary non-pharmacological intervention that slows disease progression in this condition?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation is the key intervention that slows decline in lung function

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Long-acting beta agonist therapy is the only intervention that slows lung function decline

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Inhaled corticosteroids alone markedly slow disease progression

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Pulmonary rehabilitation has no effect on disease progression or outcomes

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Long-term home oxygen therapy slows disease progression in all patients regardless of hypoxia

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