Table 3.
Summary of functional parameters and serum cytokine levels for the study population
| Number (n) | Mean ± SD | Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | 88 | 25.7 ± 4.9 | 16.5 | 37.9 |
| FEV1 (L) | 88 | 1.51 ± 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| FEV1% predicted | 88 | 53.3 ± 17.4 | 21 | 103 |
| FEV1/FVC | 88 | 55.9 ± 10.2 | 28 | 70 |
| MMRC | 88 | 1.9 ± 1.1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 MWT (m) | 88 | 375.2 ± 137.0 | 65 | 640 |
| BODE index | 88 | 3.1 ± 2.6 | 0 | 10 |
| Number (n) | Median ± IQR (25th - 75th) | Minimum | Maximum | |
| SGRQ total score | 88 | 43 (31-62) | 7.4 | 95.8 |
| CRP (pg/ml) | 88 | 0.6 (0.25-1.20) | 0.05 | 14.4 |
| TNF-α (pg/ml) | 65 | 19 (15-21) | 12.4 | 57.7 |
| IL-8 (pg/ml) | 65 | 14 (8-23) | 2.5 | 391.1 |
Definition of abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; CRP, C-reactive protein; FEV1 (L), forced expiratory volume in 1 second, liter; FVC, forced vital capacity; MMRC, Modified Medical Research Council; 6 MWT, 6-minute walking test; SGRQ, St. George's Respiratory Disease Questionnaire; TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor-α; IL-8, interleukin 8.