A patient with COPD asks which intervention is most likely to slow progression of his lung disease. He uses a long-acting bronchodilator and still

Question

A patient with COPD asks which intervention is most likely to slow progression of his lung disease. He uses a long-acting bronchodilator and still smokes. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Offer smoking cessation support and pharmacotherapy where suitable

Answer

Recommend codeine linctus for chronic cough

Answer

Recommend increasing salbutamol use before exercise

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Advise stopping maintenance inhalers once symptoms improve

Answer

Suggest avoiding influenza vaccination

Smoking cessation and COPD — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient with COPD asks which intervention is most likely to slow progression of his lung disease. He uses a long-acting bronchodilator and still smokes. What is the most appropriate action?