Table 2. Physiological measures pre- and post-3-months of choral singing.
| n = 20 | Pre-choir | 3 months | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEV1 (l) | 2.41 (0.65) | 2.34 (0.66) | 0.069 |
| FEV1 % predicted | 103 (15) | 95 (26) | 0.047 |
| FVC (l) | 3.03 (0.77) | 2.94 (0.76) | 0.089 |
| FVC % predicted | 108 (16) | 99 (23) | 0.173 |
| FEV1/ FVC | 0.79 (0.06) | 0.80 (0.06) | 0.482 |
| MIP (cmH2O) | 56 (27) | 63 (26) | 0.120 |
| MEP (cmH2O) | 77 (36) | 89 (39) | 0.071 |
| Data presented as mean (standard deviation). FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 s, FVC: forced vital capacity, MEP : maximal expiratory pressure, MIP : maximal inspiratory pressure | |||