TABLE 1.
Results of lung function in asthmatic patients at baseline
| Age (years) | Number (sex) | FEV1 (L) | FEV1 (%pred) | FVC (L) | FVC (%pred) | FEV1/ FVC (%) | DLCOSB (mL/min/mmHg) | DLCOSB %pred | DL/VA | %pred | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients on F/S | 43±9 | 30 (6 men) | 2.6±0.8 | 86±16 | 3.3±0.8 | 95±17 | 77±9 | 23±6 | 99±25 | 5.2±1.1 | 124±22 |
Lung function results are presented as mean ± SD. %pred Percent predicted; DL DIffusing capacity; DLCOSB Single breathing diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide; F/S Inhaled corticosteroids, fluticasone 250 μg/salmeterol 50 μg twice a day; FEV1 Forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC Forced vital capacity; VA Alveolar volume