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. 2014 Feb 28;26(2):167–170. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.167

Table 2. Comparison of parameters between the smoker and non-smoker groups.

Non-smokers (Mean±SD) Smokers (Mean±SD)
Chest expansion
Chest circumference
• Axilla (cm)* 5.71±1.62 4.68±2.03
• Xiphoid process (cm) 5.32±1.68 5.18±2.22
• 10th Costal cartilage (cm) 4.66±1.19 4.24±2.03
Chest diameter
• AP (cm)* 3.56±0.61 3.06±0.69
• ML (cm)* 3.51±0.44 3.18±0.85
Spirometry
• FEV1 (litre) 2.96±0.62 2.68±0.62
• FVC (litre)* 3.07±0.68 2.68±0.62
Respiratory muscle strength
• MIP (cmH2O) 77.71±25.78 66.85±22.52
• MEP (cmH2O)* 76.35±21.61 62.53±15.85

* = Significant difference between the smoker and non-smoker groups, p < 0.05