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| Number of patients | |
|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 27/17 |
| Age (years, mean; range) | 71; 55–85 |
|
Severity of COPD (GOLD)
| |
| GOLD stage II | 14 |
| GOLD stage III | 21 |
| GOLD stage IV | 9 |
| Duration of symptoms (years; range) | 1–25 |
| Home oxygen use | 11 |
| Previous attendance of pulmonary rehabilitation programme | 33 |
|
Living setup
| |
| Living with spouse/family | 29 |
| Living alone | 15 |
Abbreviation: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
