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4 “... rates should be included as outcomes when possible. Other challenges to be addressed include...”

5 “... rates should be included as outcomes when possible. Other challenges to be addressed include...”

6 “... reduced rates of severe exacerbations. Common adverse events following BT during the 12-week treatment...”

7 “... reduced rates of severe exacerbations. Common adverse events following BT during the 12-week treatment...”

8 “... an increase. Many reviews also reported patient readmission rates and mortality but with similarly...”

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