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. 2015 Aug 18;9:1179–1188. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S86465

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Mean changes of the significant ergo-/spirometric variables with the radiological conditions 1–3.

Abbreviations: DLCO%, percent diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide; FEV₁%, percent forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FEF_25–75, forced expiratory flow 25%–75%; FVC%, percent forced vital capacity; TLC, total lung capacity; VCO₂, carbon dioxide production; VO₂, oxygen consumption; VO₂ max, maximum oxygen consumption; vom%, maximal aerobic capacity; V_D, deadspace; V_E, minute ventilation; V_T, tidal volume; vom%, maximal aerobic capacity; HR, heart rate.