Figure 3From: Distinguishing patterns in the dynamics of long-term medication use by Markov analysis: beyond persistence3a For new users, the probabilities of continuous use, gaps and discontinuation in the period that has elapsed until a particular year of follow-up. 3b For new users, for each year of follow-up the proportion of patients with irregular ICS use (medication free periods) and continued ICS use in the period of follow-up that has elapsed until then are shown.Back to article page