Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and pulmonary functions of the study population
| Parameters | Mean ± SD | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) |
68.2 ± 8.2 |
|
| Height (cm) |
168.3 ± 4.3 |
|
| Weight (kg) |
60.4 ± 6.9 |
|
| BMI (kg/m2) |
21.3 ± 2.0 |
|
| FVC (L) |
3.4 ± 0.6 |
|
| FEV1 (L) |
1.4 ± 0.3 |
|
| FEV1/FVC (%) |
40.1 ± 4.9 |
|
| FEV1 (%Predicted) |
50.8 ± 9.3 |
|
| PEF (L/sec) |
4.1 ± 1.1 |
|
| PEF (%Predicted) |
54.4 ± 14.0 |
|
| MVV (L/min) |
53.9 ± 13.3 |
|
| MVV (%Predicted) | 46.8 ± 9.3 |
BMI, body mass index; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC, forced vital capacity; MVV, minute ventilation volume; PEF, peak expiratory flow.