Table 3.
Pulmonary Function Parameters: Pretherapy (Groups A and B)
| Group A (n = 14) | Group B (n = 20) | Overall (n = 34) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEV1 (%) | |||
| Median | 49 | 52 | 51 |
| Mean | 47 | 52 | 50 |
| Range | 25–73 | 29–79 | 25–79 |
| FVC (%) | |||
| Median | 61 | 63 | 62 |
| Mean | 61 | 62 | 62 |
| Range | 28–92 | 39–86 | 28–92 |
| DLCOcorr (%) | |||
| Median | 65 | 60 | 61 |
| Mean | 63 | 59 | 60 |
| Range | 15–102 | 29–96 | 15–102 |
Values expressed as percent predicted for corresponding height and weight (FVC and FEV1), or contemporaneously measured hemoglobin (DLCOcorr).