Table 2. Pulmonary function of participants who performed MRP and MVV assessments.
| Variables | MRP | MVV | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| FVC (L) | 4.4 ± 0.8 | 3.1 ± 0.6 | 4.4 ± 0.9 | 3.1 ± 0.6 |
| FVC (% predicted) | 92.1 ± 10 | 95.2 ± 13.6 | 93.1 ± 9.7 | 95.3 ± 11.7 |
| FEV1 (L) | 3.7 ± 0.7 | 2.7 ± 0.6 | 3.7 ± 0.7 | 2.7 ± 0.6 |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 95.5 ± 11.3 | 99.1 ± 14.3 | 97.3 ± 10.1 | 100.8 ± 13.4 |
| FEV1/FVC ratio | 0.84 ± 0.1 | 0.85 ± 0.1 | 0.84 ± 0.1 | 0.85 ± 0.1 |
| FEV1/FVC ratio (% predicted) | 104 ± 8.3 | 101 ± 12.9 | 104.9 ± 7.7 | 105 ± 8.5 |
Data presented as mean ± standard deviation. FVC: forced vital capacity. FEV1: forced expiratory volume in the first second. MVV: maximal voluntary ventilation. MRP: maximal respiratory pressure. L: liters.