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Mean (SD) of MCC and Regional Deposition Indices for Each Cohort on Baseline and LPS Challenge Study Days
| Whole-lung MCC (%) | C/P | Skew | %24hr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy nonsmokers | ||||
| Baseline | 15 (8) | 1.88 (0.39) | 1.83 (0.57) | 49 (14) |
| LPS challenge | 10 (9)a | 1.90 (0.51) | 1.90 (0.55) | 48 (14) |
| Smokers | ||||
| Baseline | 16 (10) | 1.75 (0.58) | 1.94 (1.12) | 44 (14) |
| LPS challenge | 14 (9) | 1.76 (0.63) | 1.75 (1.01) | 43 (15) |
p<0.05 compared with baseline by paired Student's t test.
