Which of the following is used for improving long term prognosis in COPD with resting hypoxemia:March 2011: (A) Oxygen, (B) Beta-2 agonist, (C) Inhaled steroids, (D) Systemic steroids
Answer is A. Ans. A : OxygenLong term home oxygen therapy improves survival in selected patients with COPD complicated by severe hypoxemia (aerial Pa02 less than 8.0 kPa/ 55 mmHg)