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This study aimed to evaluate the ability of the BODE index to predict exacerbations in COPD patients in India. The BODE index incorporates body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise capacity. The study prospectively followed 78 stable COPD patients for 12 months, recording their BODE scores at baseline and exacerbations during that period. A significant correlation was found between higher BODE scores at baseline and greater number of exacerbations. Specifically, a one-point increase in the

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