Treatment withdrawal according to treatment group and reason for withdrawal
| Budesonide (n=39) | Placebo (n=40) | |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who did not complete the study | ||
| 3 months | 1 | 6 |
| 6 months | 3 | 10 |
| Reason for withdrawal | ||
| Worsening of respiratory condition | 1 | 2 |
| Non-compliance | 1 | 1 |
| Medical event (concomitent morbidity) | 0 | 1 |
| Unwillingness to continue | 1 | 6 |
Values presented are numbers of patients.