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Randomization and follow-up of patients in intervention and control arms.
Abbreviations: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in the first second; FVC, forced vital capacity; PaCO2, partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood; NPPV, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.
