Figure 1.
Patient selection.
Abbreviations: AECOPD, acute exacerbation of COPD; DPI, dry powder inhaler; ICS, inhaled corticosteroid; LABA, long-acting β2-agonist; pMDI, pressurized metered-dose inhaler.
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