Before admission Indication at discharge
Anticholinergics 422(61.9%) 559 (79.1%)
SABA 230(33.8%) 208 (29.5%)
LABA 393(57.8%) 521 (73.7%)
Inhaled corticosteroids 410(60.3%) 543 (76.8%)
Theophylline 36(5.3%) 22 (3.1%)
Oral corticosteroids 34(5%) 358 (50.4%)
Home oxygen therapy   196 (26%)
Anti-smoking advice   60 (7.9%)
Table 3: Baseline treatment and treatment at discharge