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Data at three months. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic | Home care | Hospital care |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) change in postbronchodilator FEV1 (litres) | 0.11 (0.34) | 0.14 (0.32) |
| Cause of readmission: | ||
| Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 31 (31) | 16 (32) |
| Other | 6 (6) | 1 (2) |
| Total | 37 (37) | 17 (34) |
| Mortality | 9 (9) | 4 (8) |
