Table 2.
Comparison of male and female participants’ peak expiratory flow rates at baseline and post 6-min run test at 5-min intervals (n=385)
| Variable | Male (n=185) | Female (n=200) | t-cal | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline PEFR (L/m) | 289.4±90.3 | 249.6±90.8 | 1.391 | 0.165 |
| 5th min PEFR (L/m) | 274.7±92.8 | 256.3±90.7 | 1.960 | 0.051 |
| 10th min PEFR (L/m) | 291.3±93.5 | 272.1±86.4 | 2.090 | 0.037* |
| 15th min PEFR (L/m) | 290.7±100.5 | 270.1±84.3 | 2.162 | 0.031* |
| 20th min PEFR (L/m) | 301.6±86.1 | 275.2±85.3 | 2.978 | 0.003* |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
PEFR, peak expiratory flow rate.
*
P<0.05.