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Patient group characteristics
| HFA-BDP group (n=8) | DPI-BUD group (n=9) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (men/women) | 5/3 | 2/7 | |
| Age (years) | 36.8 ± 2.9 | 34.9 ± 2.9 | NS |
| FEV1 (% of predicted)* | 83.4 ± 5.1 | 90.2 ± 2.9 | NS |
| FEV1 (L)* | 3.1 ± 0.3 | 2.9 ± 0.3 |
Forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) values before the beginning of the study. DPI-BUD Budesonide in a dry powder inhaler; HFA-BDP Hydrofluoroalkane formulation of beclomethasone dipropionate; NS Not significant
