Table 4.
Characteristics of BPD and Young Patients With COPD (Aged < 55 y, No History of Cigarette Use)
| Variables at Transplant | Patients With BPD (n = 35) | Young Patients With COPD (n = 59) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 24 (8-35) | 48 (44-51) | < .001 |
| Male | 23 (65.7) | 28 (47.5) | .08 |
| Ethnicity | .15 | ||
| White | 32 (91.4) | 46 (78) | |
| Black | 0 | 7 (11.8) | |
| Hispanic | 3 (8.6) | 5 (8.5) | |
| Other | 0 | 1 (1.7) | |
| Ventilator | 7 (20) | 4 (6.8) | .054 |
| Spirometry | |||
| FEV1, % | 17 (13-28) | 19 (14.5-28) | .8 |
| FVC, % | 42 (25-49) | 45 (34-60.5) | .4 |
| Chronic steroid use | 18 (51.4) | 21 (35.6) | .2 |
Data are presented as No. (%) and median (interquartile range). Values listed in bold are statistically significant. BPD = bronchopulmonary dysplasia.