   00.0±00.0                     0.0±0.0                               0.00[\*](#tfn0-copd-00-0000){ref-type="table-fn"}  **Notes:** Data are presented as mean ± SD. n, number of individuals.  Significant difference.  **Abbreviations:** AECOPD, acute exacerbation of COPD; HGS, handgrip strength