Table 2

Results from pulmonary function tests and dynamic chest radiography

VariableValue
Pulmonary function tests
 FEV1 (L)3.2±1.1
 FEV1 (% predicted)79±26
 FVC (L)4.6±1.1
 FVC (% predicted)96±19
 FEV1/FVC ratio82±16
 TLC (L)6.6±1.3
 IC (L)2.9±0.8
 RV (L)1.9±0.7
 TGV (L)3.7±0.9
Dynamic chest radiography
 PLAinsp (cm2)452±85
 PLAti (cm2)400±75
 PLAte (cm2)351±73
 PLAexp (cm2)319±63
  • Values expressed as mean±SD.

  • FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity; IC, inspiratory capacity; PLA, projected lung area; RV, residual volume; TGV, thoracic gas volume; TLC, total lung capacity.