Table 3.
Results of lung function and hyperreactivity testing at T0 and T1
| T0 | T1 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVC% predicted |
102 ± 17 |
96 ± 17 |
0.04 |
| FEV1% predicted |
91 ± 16 |
87 ± 18 |
0.06 |
| FEV1/FVC |
76 ± 9 |
73 ± 8 |
0.01 |
| PD20 (mg) | 0.95 (1.7) | 0.70 (1.7) | 0.81 |
Legend: FVC = forced vital capacity. FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in one second. PD20 = provocative dose of methacholine causing a 20% fall in FEV1. NSBHR = nonspecific bronchial hyperreactivity.
Data is presented as mean ± SD or median and interquartile range (IQR).