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Summary of predictors of future exacerbations
| Predictors of future exacerbations | |
|---|---|
| • Smoking | |
| • A history of previous exacerbations | |
| • Blood eosinophil count | |
| • CAT score ≥ 20 | |
| • Presence of chronic bronchitis | |
| • Comorbidities | |
| • Severity of airflow limitation |
