Focus group profiles
| Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4 | |
| Subjects n | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| Sex | Male | Female | Male | Female |
| Age yrs | 18–64 | ≥65 | ≥65 | 18–64 |
| Lung function category n# | ||||
| Mild | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moderate | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Severe | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Very severe | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hospital admissions n¶ | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Respiratory clinic visits¶ | 1 (0–3) | 1 (0–1) | 2 (0–6) | 1 (0–8) |
| Antibiotic courses¶ | 4 (3–4) | 1.5 (1–3) | 4 (0–6) | 4 (0–8) |
Data are presented as median (range), unless otherwise stated. #: according to Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease guidelines 13; ¶: within the previous 6 months.