Table 7.
Pulmonary function of 81 patients with NTM lung disease and 46 non-NTM BE patients*
| Number of patients | NTM lung disease patients (N = 81) | NonNTM BE patients (N = 46) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVC, L |
2.8 (2.3,3.4) |
2.7 (2.2,3.2) |
0.13 |
| % pred. |
94 (81,104) |
87 (76,97) |
0.02 |
| FEV1, L |
2.1 (1.8,2.6) |
1.8 (1.4,2.2.3) |
0.001 |
| % pred. |
101 (85,112) |
86 (67,99) |
0.001 |
| FEV1/FVC% |
78 (72,82) |
73 (65,81) |
0.01 |
| Patterns of ventilation |
|
|
|
| Normal |
52 (64.2%) |
20 (43.5%) |
0.03 |
| Restrictive |
16 (19.8%) |
10 (21.7%) |
0.82 |
| Obstructive |
11 (13.6%) |
11 (23.9%) |
0.15 |
| Mixed | 2 (2.5%) | 5 (10.9%) | 0.10 |
*The results of the pulmonary function test could not be performed because of bloody sputum or patients’ refusal in three NTM lung disease patients and one non-NTM-BE patient.