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What is the likely reason for the widespread use of inhaled glucocorticoid therapy in COPD patients?
What is the likely reason for the widespread use of inhaled glucocorticoid therapy in COPD patients?
- Patients prefer inhaled glucocorticoid therapy over other treatments
- Clinicians recognize that COPD can have an asthmatic component (correct)
- It is the only available treatment option for COPD
- It is proven to be beneficial for most patients with COPD
What is the impact of inhaled glucocorticoid therapy on lung function in COPD patients?
What is the impact of inhaled glucocorticoid therapy on lung function in COPD patients?
- It varies depending on the patient's age
- It has minimal impact on lung function (correct)
- It significantly improves lung function
- It worsens lung function
What is the clinical efficacy of inhaled glucocorticoid therapy in COPD patients?
What is the clinical efficacy of inhaled glucocorticoid therapy in COPD patients?
- It worsens respiratory symptoms and exacerbations, but improves COPD mortality
- It significantly improves lung function, respiratory symptoms, exacerbations, and mortality
- It decreases exacerbations and slightly slows the progression of respiratory symptoms, and may marginally improve COPD mortality (correct)
- It has no impact on any clinical outcomes
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Discover the benefits of inhaled glucocorticoid therapy for stable COPD in this informative quiz. Test your knowledge on the role of ICS in reducing inflammation and improving clinical outcomes in COPD patients. From mechanisms of action to potential side effects, this quiz covers it all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding of COPD management.
