Table 1. Patient demographic and clinical data.
| Demographic | Male (SD) | Female (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 64 | 37 |
| Age (years) | 27.8 (7.9) | 25.8 (8.1) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.8 (4.0) | 22.6 (3.3) |
| FEV1 (L) | 2.4 (1.0) | 2.5 (1.0) |
| FVC (L) | 3.6 (1.2) | 3.7 (1.1) |
| Current in-patient | 11 | 7 |
| Current I.V antibiotics | 11 | 7 |
| Marital status | 49 single/8 married/7 partner | 24 single/8 married/5 partner |
| Secondary/high school | 11 | 12 |
| Final school exam | 7 | 2 |
| University degree | 15 | 5 |
| Professional qualification | 10 | 8 |
| Attending school | 15 | 13 |
| Education at home | 1 | 0 |
| Seeking work | 5 | 4 |
| Working | 34 | 15 |
| Full-time Homemaker | 3 | 0 |
| Unable to work (health-related) | 3 | 4 |
No statistically significant difference in PFT’s, BMI or inpatient status based on gender. PFTs are expressed as % predicted. BMI, body mass index; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC, forced vital capacity; PFT, pulmonary function testing.