A 72-year-old woman with COPD has chronic cough and exertion…

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A 72-yeаr-оld wоmаn with COPD hаs chrоnic cough and exertional dyspnea. She uses a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (tiotropium). Despite this, she has frequent exacerbations. What is the next best pharmacologic option? 

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