Management of COPD

Question 1

What are the syptoms of COPD

Answer 1

Breathlessness

Cough

Recurrent chest infection

Loss of muscle mass and weight

Cardiac disease

Depression and anxiety etc

Question 2

What are the non-pharmacological management of COPD

Answer 2

Smoking cessation

Vaccinations

Psychological support

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Question 3

What inhaled therapy can be used for COPD

Answer 3

SABA - salbutamol
SAMA - ipratropium

LAMA - umeclidinium
LABA - salmeterol

high dose ICS

Question 4

Give an example of SABA

Answer 4

Salbutamol

Question 5

give an example of SAMA

Answer 5

ipratroiup

Question 6

Give an example of a LAMA

Answer 6

Umeclidinium or tiotropium

Question 7

Give an example of a LABA

Answer 7

Salmeterol

Question 8

What is the treatment chain that should be done for COPD with breathlessness mainly

Answer 8

SABA > SABA + LAMA > SABA + LABA/LAMA combination

Question 9

What is the treatment chain for COPD with exacerbations

Answer 9

SABA + LAMA > SABA + LAMA/LABA combination > stop think and review

Question 10

What steroids are given for COPD exacerbation

Answer 10

Prednisolone 40mg for 5-7 days