17th February 2025

A 54-year-old man has been diagnosed with COPD after presenting with breathlessness and cough.

A 54-year-old man has been diagnosed with COPD after presenting with breathlessness and cough. He has a smoking history of 40 pack years and currently still smokes 20 a day. He has a background of hypertension and is overweight with a BMI of 35. His twin sister has severe COPD and is on long-term oxygen therapy. Which of the following is most likely to improve prognosis with respect to his COPD?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.