Table 3.
Relationships between the fibroblast foci scores and the other examined parameters in the study population (N = 24)
| Variables | Brompton score | Michigan score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mMRC | r | -0.348 | -0.142 |
| p-value | 0.096 | 0.508 | |
| FEV1 % | r | 0.122 | -0.086 |
| p-value | 0.570 | 0.688 | |
| FVC % | r | 0.010 | -0.157 |
| p-value | 0.964 | 0.463 | |
| FEV1/FVC % | r | 0.172 | 0.063 |
| p-value | 0.422 | 0.770 | |
| TLC % | r | -0.170 | -0.118 |
| p-value | 0.426 | 0.584 | |
| DLCO % | r | 0.205 | 0.090 |
| p-value | 0.337 | 0.676 |
The non-parametric Spearman correlation coefficient was used. FEV1 Forced expiratory volume at 1 second, % per cent, FVC Forced vital capacity, TLC Total Lung Capacity, DLCO Diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide, FEV1/FVC: FEV1/FVC ratio