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Functional decline in the studied cohort of patients with IPF.
| Entire IPF Follow-Up Cohort | Stables | Progressors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 35 | 25 | 10 |
| FVC decline per year (l), median (IQR) | 0.09 (−0.04–0.21) | 0.01 (−0.11–0.12) | 0.31 (0.20–0.54) **** |
| FVC decline per year (% of predicted), median (IQR) | 2.01 (−2.10–6.11) | −0.69 (−3.35–2.18) | 6.98 (6.28–13.12) **** |
Notes: Negative values mean improvement of FVC, **** p < 0.0001. IPF—idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, FVC—forced vital capaciy.
