Table 1.
Subject characteristics
| Characteristic | Men (n = 9) | Women (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 24 ± 3 | 24 ± 3 |
| Height (cm) | 181 ± 8 | 170 ± 8a |
| Mass (kg) | 76 ± 11 | 62 ± 9a |
| FVC (l) | 6.1 ± 1.1 | 4.4 ± 1.1a |
| % predicted | 113 ± 12 | 111 ± 17 |
| FEV1 (l s−1) | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 3.8 ± 0.9a |
| % predicted | 106 ± 7 | 108 ± 16 |
| FEV1/FVC | 80 ± 6 | 85 ± 6 |
| % predicted | 96 ± 8 | 101 ± 7 |
| PEF (l s−1) | 10.8 ± 1.1 | 8.1 ± 1.4a |
| % predicted | 106 ± 14 | 107 ± 18 |
| FEF25–75 (l s−1) | 4.3 ± 0.8 | 4.2 ± 1.4 |
| % predicted | 84 ± 15 | 97 ± 29 |
| MIP (cmH2O) | −138 ± 32 | −100 ± 23a |
| % predicted | 108 ± 22 | 123 ± 27 |
FEF25–75, forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of FVC; FEV1, forced expired volume in one‐second; FVC, forced vital capacity; PEF, peak expiratory flow; MIP, maximal inspiratory mouth pressure.
a
Significantly different from men (P < 0.05).