Table 4 Demographic data and clinical characteristics of ICS users and non‐users.
| ICS users (n = 53) | ICS non‐users (n = 25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 66 (9) | 64 (9) |
| Sex (% men) | 60 | 56 |
| Smoking (packs/year) | 48 (3) | 59 (1) |
| Current smoker (%) | 13 | 12 |
| IHD (%) | 13 | 12 |
| MI (%) | 11 | 8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.7 (5.2) | 27.58 (6.4) |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 37 (11) | 35 (11) |
| 6MWT (m) | 388 (96) | 345 (111) |
Results are expressed as mean (SD); geometric means are used for log transformed variables.
ICS, inhaled corticosteroids; IHD, ischaemic heart disease; MI, myocardial infarction; BMI, body mass index; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; 6MWT, 6 minute walk test distance.