Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Smoking cessation + vaccines are foundational
- Long-acting bronchodilator is core maintenance therapy
- LABA/LAMA combination for more symptoms/exacerbations
- Add ICS mainly for eosinophilic/frequent-exacerbation phenotype
- Pulmonary rehab improves function
- Exacerbations: short bronchodilator ± steroid ± antibiotic
Use at a glance
- Smoking cessation + vaccines are foundational
Treatment options
- Long-acting bronchodilator is core maintenance therapy
Choosing treatment
- LABA/LAMA combination for more symptoms/exacerbations
- Add ICS mainly for eosinophilic/frequent-exacerbation phenotype
Other treatment options
- Pulmonary rehab improves function
- Exacerbations: short bronchodilator ± steroid ± antibiotic
Self-check
- What preventive measures anchor COPD care?
Smoking cessation + vaccines. - Which COPD phenotype mainly supports adding ICS?
Eosinophilic/frequent-exacerbation phenotype.
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