Table 2.
Changes in pulmonary function and hematological variables over the course of the training period. Values represent mean (± standard deviation).
| Pre | Post | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVC (L) | Mask Control |
5.2 (1.19) 5.3 1.42 |
5.1 (1.20) 5.2 (1.36) |
-0.1 -0.1 |
| FEV1(L) | Mask Control |
4.3 (1.03) 4.3 (1.07) |
4.4 (1.03) 4.3 (1.04) |
+0.1 0.0 |
|
FEV1/FVC (%) |
Mask Control |
82.1 (7.70) 81.1 (5.61) |
83.5 (7.00) 82.2 (5.46) |
+1.4 +1.1 |
|
MIP (cmH2O) |
Mask Control |
80.1 (27.50) 80.7 (29.20) |
88.6 (28.19) 88.2 (34.81) |
+8.5 +7.5 |
| Hb | Mask Control |
13.7 (1.09) 14.2 (.75) |
13.0 (1.00) 13.5 (1.24) |
-0.7 -0.7 |
| Hct (%) | Mask Control |
40.5 (4.00) 42.9 (2.84) |
42.1 (1.88) 43.8 (3.55) |
+1.6 +0.9 |