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Demographic profile
| Group T (n=30) | Group P (n=30) | Group D (n=30) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years)* | 34.3±12.4 | 34.6±17.9 | 35.2±12.5 | 0.961 |
| Weight (kg)* | 60.7±9.5 | 58.2±8.3 | 54.5±7.2 | 0.015 |
| Height (m)* | 1.6±0.1 | 1.6±0.1 | 1.6±0.1 | 0.505 |
| BMI (kg/m2)* | 24.1±3.1 | 22.9±2.3 | 22.0±2.5 | 0.011 |
| Gender (M:F)† | 15:15 | 17:13 | 17:13 | 0.836 |
T=Tracheal; P=Pleural; D: Diaphragm; BMI=Body mass index; *Values are expressed as mean±SD; †Values are expressed as ratio; M=Male; F=Female
