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Summary of the methods for each of the aims of the study.
Abbreviations: AECOPD, acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CPRD, Clinical Practice Research Datalink; HES, Hospital Episodes Statistics; PPV, positive predictive value.
