Table 1.
Patient's demography
| Adolescents (n = 29) | Adults (n = 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 14.9 (1.7; 12–17) | 40.1 (12.1; 18–64) |
| Weight (kg) | 62 (12; 39–91) | 73 (15; 53–120) |
| Height (cm) | 168 (12; 139–191) | 172 (12; 155–196) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.8 (2.8; 18.5–30.1) | 24.6 (3.6; 18.9–31.6) |
| BSA (m2) | 1.69 (0.21; 1.24-2.10) | 1.85 (0.23; 1.53–2.55) |
| FEV1 (L) | 3.22 (0.82; 1.79–4.79) | 3.06 (0.88; 1.70–4.69) |
| FEV1 %pred (%) | 99 (17; 74–140) | 88 (11; 72–117) |
Results are presented as the mean (SD; range). BMI, Body Mass Index; BSA, Body Surface Area calculated according to the Mosteller formula; FEV1, Pre-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FEV1 % pred, FEV1 % of predicted normal value.