Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Smoking cessation with inhaled bronchodilators
- Step 1: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is treated with smoking cessation with inhaled bronchodilators.
Answer
Smoking cessation with inhaled bronchodilators.
Why not the others: 'Long-term oral prednisolone': it is not recommended for stable disease because of side effects. 'Regular codeine': it does not treat airflow obstruction. 'Oral antibiotics every month': they are for exacerbations with infection.
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