10th September 2020

A 60-year-old patient with a 30 pack year smoking history presents to the GP with a productive cough

A 60-year-old patient with a 30 pack year smoking history presents to the GP with a productive cough and shortness of breath when walking his dog. He has no other past medical history and says he otherwise feels fit and well. On spirometry he has an FEV₁/FVC of 0.65.

For the patient above, please select the SINGLE most appropriate intervention for their COPD. Select ONE option from the list above.