Table 1. Comparison of FVC, FEV1, PBU between pre-test and post-test in each group (Mean±SD).
Category | experimental group | control | |
FVC (ℓ) | Pre-test | 2.72±0.95 | 1.83±0.74 |
Post-test | 2.90±0.97* | 1.86±0.53 | |
FEV1 (ℓ) | Pre-test | 2.42±0.61 | 1.81±0.70 |
Post-test | 2.56±0.70* | 1.85±0.53 | |
PBU (mmHg) | Pre-test | 41.18±1.32 | 41.64±1.29 |
Post-test | 44.09±3.08* | 41.27±0.90 |
* p<0.05; FVC, Forced vital capacity; FEV1, Forced expiratory volume in 1 second; PBU, Pressure biofeedback unit