Table 3

Multiple regression results for gas transfer (DLCO)

BetaB95% CI for BP valueR2
LowerUpper
Model0.30
Constant37.123.350.8<0.0005
Age−0.25−0.20−0.38−0.0120.037
Pack-years exposure0.010.001−0.030.030.969
Asbestos exposure−0.20−0.08−0.160.010.072
Fibrosis sum−0.36−0.50−0.83−0.180.003
Emphysema sum−0.27−0.35−0.65−0.040.026
  • B, unstandardised regression coefficient; Beta, standardised coefficient; DLCO, diffusion of carbon monoxide; R2, coefficient of determination.