A 65-year-old smoker has chronic productive cough and dyspnoea, with an FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.62 after bronchodilator. What is the most appropriate first-line inhaled therapy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A long-acting bronchodilator
- Step 1: Long-acting bronchodilators are the first-line maintenance therapy in COPD. Answer: A long-acting bronchodilator. Why not the others: A long-term oral corticosteroid, A leukotriene antagonist and Regular nebulised antibiotics don't fit.
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