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Adherence rate to GOLD guideline 2011 and exacerbation rate
| Treatment adherence | Total | No exacerbation | Exacerbation occurred | Comparison with adherence group on exacerbation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adherence group | 183 | 57 | 126 | N/A |
| Overtreatment group | 86 | 51 | 35 | p<0.001a |
| Undertreatment group | 41 | 34 | 7 | p<0.001a |
Note:
Patients in the adherence group had more exacerbations than those overtreated or undertreated.
Abbreviations: GOLD, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease; N/A, not applicable.
