Table A1.
Comparison of the measurements of the pulmonary function tests after 6 and 12 months in the male population.
| Baseline | n | 6 Months | n | p | Baseline | n | 12 Months | n | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVC | |||||||||
| 74.0 (62.5–82.5) | 27 | 72.5 (64.0–84.3) | 22 | 0.338 | 75.0 (63.0–83.0) | 25 | 76.0 (60.0–87.0) | 17 | 0.910 |
| FEV1 | |||||||||
| 81.0 (69.0–100.0) | 28 | 79.0 (67.5–91.0) | 19 | 0.736 | 81.0 (70.0–100.0) | 23 | 76.0 (74.0–87.0) | 13 | 0.317 |
| DLCO | |||||||||
| 44.0 (34.0–62.0) | 28 | 39.0 (28.0–49.5) | 19 | 0.056 | 47.0 (35.0–62.0) | 26 | 44.5 (35.0–59.8) | 18 | 0.099 |
Data are presented as median (IQR). FVC: forced vital capacity; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 s; and DLCO: diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide.