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Flow diagram of the patient selection process for post hoc analysis.
Abbreviations: ICS, inhaled corticosteroids; NCS, nebulized corticosteroids (budesonide); SCS, systemic corticosteroids; NCS+SCS, combination of NCS and SCS therapies; AECOPD, acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; RF, respiratory failure.
