Steps of COPD management Risk (Airflow limitation)
4 3 2 1
(C) High risk, less symptoms
(D) High risk, more symptoms
(A) Low risk, less symptoms
(B) Low risk, more symptoms
mMRC 2 CAT >10
Symptoms (mMRC or CAT score)
Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) Dyspnea Scale
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COPD Assessment Test, CAT
Steps of COPD management Choice of treatment
(A) Low risk, less symptoms
First choice - Short-acting anticholinergic OR beta2-agonist PRN Second choice - Long-acting anticholinergic OR LABAs - Short-acting anticholinergic + short-acting beta2-agonist Alternative choice - Theophylline
Steps of COPD management Choice of treatment First choice - Long-acting anticholinergic OR LABAs
(B) Low risk, more symptoms
Second choice - Long-acting anticholinergic + LABAs Alternative choice - Theophylline - Short-acting beta2-agonist +/OR short-acting anticholinergic
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Steps of COPD management Choice of treatment First choice - ICS + LABAs OR - Long-acting anticholinergic
(C) High risk, less symptoms
Second choice - Long-acting anticholinergic + LABAs Alternative choice - Theophylline - Short-acting beta2-agonist +/OR short-acting anticholinergic
Steps of COPD management Choice of treatment First choice - ICS + LABAs OR - Long-acting anticholinergic