Select the best answer. A 59-year-old adult who is a 20-pack…
Select the best answer. A 59-year-old adult who is a 20-pack-year smoker, presents for follow-up of pulmonary function testing. The FEV1/FVC ratio post bronchodilator was 0.44 and FEV1 was 50% of predicted one year ago. The patient has abstained from smoking for 6 months. In the past 12 months, the patient has experienced two exacerbations of symptoms that did not require hospitalization and accompanied a respiratory illness. the exacerbations resolved without complications. The mMRC score at today’s visit is 3. According to the Gold Guidelines, which of the following would be an appropriate recommendation for this patient’s current treatment plan?