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Study flow diagram according to patient data. Groups A–D: COPD patients were stratified into group A to D twice according to the GOLD 2014 and 2017 comprehensive assessments. COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; mMRC, modified Medical Research Council; PFT, pulmonary function test; GOLD, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease.
