Clarify the Role of Combo Inhalers for COPD
March 2023
More combo “LABA/LAMA” inhalers (Anoro, Inspiolto, etc) will be used to treat COPD...due to updated global guidelines.
Ask patients about symptoms and exacerbation history to guide initial med choice.
Continue to advise starting with a long-acting beta-agonist (Serevent, etc) OR long-acting muscarinic antagonist (Spiriva, etc) for patients with minor symptoms (occasional breathlessness, etc).
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