Question

A 55-year-old man presents with chronic cough producing sputum most days for 3 years and exertional dyspnoea. Spirometry confirms moderate COPD. According to the 2023 CTS COPD guideline, which intervention provides the greatest mortality benefit?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation

Answer

Long-term macrolide therapy

Answer

Pulmonary rehabilitation only

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroid monotherapy

Answer

Antitussive cough syrup

Practice question

A 55-year-old man presents with chronic cough producing sputum most days for 3 years and exertional dyspnoea. Spirometry confirms moderate COPD. According to the 2023 CTS COPD guideline, which intervention provides the greatest mortality benefit?