Figures & data
Figure 1 PRISMA 2020 flow diagram for the identification of the studies included in the systematic review.
![Figure 1 PRISMA 2020 flow diagram for the identification of the studies included in the systematic review.](/cms/asset/ad3354a3-3b80-421f-a569-c5d46e461461/dcop_a_12296136_f0001_c.jpg)
Table 1 Main Characteristics of the Studies Included in the Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis
Table 2 Different CID Definitions Used in the Studies Included in the Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis
Figure 2 Forest plot of meta-analysis concerning the impact of pharmacological treatment on the risk of CID in COPD.
![Figure 2 Forest plot of meta-analysis concerning the impact of pharmacological treatment on the risk of CID in COPD.](/cms/asset/81fcf321-3bce-42c7-8abe-16134c5e99ec/dcop_a_12296136_f0002_c.jpg)
Figure 3 Graphical representation of the meta-regression analysis for age with respect to the risk of CID.
![Figure 3 Graphical representation of the meta-regression analysis for age with respect to the risk of CID.](/cms/asset/0d2cd548-142a-4c13-ac68-6587c30216db/dcop_a_12296136_f0003_c.jpg)
Figure 4 Funnel plot (A) and graphical representations of Egger’s test (B).
![Figure 4 Funnel plot (A) and graphical representations of Egger’s test (B).](/cms/asset/9b4e41cd-2e65-4c96-9659-f07cd1a88bf7/dcop_a_12296136_f0004_c.jpg)
Figure 5 CID risk increases in older patients with worse lung function.
![Figure 5 CID risk increases in older patients with worse lung function.](/cms/asset/19f3a106-29f0-483e-901c-73eda7ca668f/dcop_a_12296136_f0005_c.jpg)