A patient with severe,chronic COPD uses an inhaled LABA/glucocorticoid but continues to have frequent exacerbations of symptoms. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss:

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For patients with chronic,severe COPD,the risk of exacerbations may be reduced with roflumilast. Theophylline is used only when other bronchodilators are not effective. Oral steroids are not indicated for this use. Ipratropium is used to treat bronchospasm in COPD.

A Patient with Severe,chronic COPD Uses an Inhaled LABA/glucocorticoid but Continues