Figure 1.
The diagrams shows the relative weight of the factors retained in the logistic regression analysis as predictors of the SGRQ total scores for male and female COPD patients. SGRQ total = Saint George's Respiratory Questionaire total score. MMRC = Modified Medical Research Council scale. 6MWD = Six minute walking distance test. Charlson = Charlson index. IC/TLC = Inspiratory Capacity/Total Lung Capacity ratio. PaO2 = Arterial oxygen pressure.