Table 1.
Baseline features of 33 patients with ILDs considered to be all population and stratified according to the reduction or normal diffusion of lung Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) test. Comparison between these two groups was performed, and p-values are shown in the latter column.
| Parameter | All Patients | Preserved DLCO | Reduced DLCO | p-Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demography | ||||
| Numbers of patients | 33 | 17 | 16 | |
| Age (years) | 69 ± 17 | 62 ± 7 | 72 ± 16 | Ns |
| Females/males | 16 F/17 M | 9 F/8 M | 7 F/9 M | Ns |
| Weight (kg) | 68.1 ± 13.66 | 67.6 ± 5.07 | 66.41 ± 13.54 | Ns |
| Height (m) | 1.64 ± 0.09 | 1.68 ± 0.07 | 1.63 ± 0.09 | Ns |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 25.0 ± 3.47 | 25.4 ± 3.39 | 24.6 ± 3.62 | Ns |
| Smokers (former) | 1 (9) | 0 (3) | 1 (6) | Ns |
| Clinical | ||||
| Hypertension | 15 | 9 | 6 | Ns |
| Diabetes (type 2) | 7 | 4 | 3 | Ns |
| Dyslipidemia | 7 | 3 | 4 | Ns |
| SARS-CoV-2 infection | 14 | 9 | 5 | Ns |
Ns: not significant.