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What is the first-line agent for maintenance in COPD?
What is the first-line agent for maintenance in COPD?
Which medication prevents bronchoconstriction by blocking M3 receptors?
Which medication prevents bronchoconstriction by blocking M3 receptors?
Which medication inhibits cytokine NF-kB and has side effects like oral thrush?
Which medication inhibits cytokine NF-kB and has side effects like oral thrush?
What is the main purpose of PDE-4 inhibitors in COPD treatment?
What is the main purpose of PDE-4 inhibitors in COPD treatment?
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What is the purpose of antibiotics like azithromycin/macrolides in COPD?
What is the purpose of antibiotics like azithromycin/macrolides in COPD?
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Which medication is known for side effects like dry mouth and cough?
Which medication is known for side effects like dry mouth and cough?
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What is the recommended therapy for patients with very severe asthma?
What is the recommended therapy for patients with very severe asthma?
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Which medication is rarely used in asthma treatment?
Which medication is rarely used in asthma treatment?
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What is a common characteristic of COPD according to the text?
What is a common characteristic of COPD according to the text?
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What is the most important step in prevention and maintenance therapy for COPD patients?
What is the most important step in prevention and maintenance therapy for COPD patients?
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Which condition results in small airway collapse on exhale in COPD?
Which condition results in small airway collapse on exhale in COPD?
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What is a potential risk associated with theophylline use in asthma?
What is a potential risk associated with theophylline use in asthma?
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What is the recommended medication for Group A patients with COPD according to the GOLD guidelines?
What is the recommended medication for Group A patients with COPD according to the GOLD guidelines?
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What is the main purpose of using a macrolide antibiotic in COPD management?
What is the main purpose of using a macrolide antibiotic in COPD management?
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What medication should be added if a COPD patient still experiences exacerbations despite being on LAMA + LABA?
What medication should be added if a COPD patient still experiences exacerbations despite being on LAMA + LABA?
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Which medication is a Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor used in COPD and can reduce exacerbations in severe cases?
Which medication is a Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor used in COPD and can reduce exacerbations in severe cases?
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In which group of COPD patients are both LAMA and LABA recommended together according to the GOLD guidelines?
In which group of COPD patients are both LAMA and LABA recommended together according to the GOLD guidelines?
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What is the first-line medication recommended for all patients with COPD?
What is the first-line medication recommended for all patients with COPD?
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