Variable | Value |
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 ratio | 82±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.