Table 3.
Values of the analyzed parameters allowing to assess the patency of small bronchi of both analyzed groups.
| Parameter | Date of the Examination | Control Group | Study Group | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEF50 (%) | I | 85.48 ± 27.68 (74.05–96.91) |
97.96 ± 23.30 (88.12–107.80) |
>0.05 |
| II | 83.28 ± 25.55 (74.73–95.83) |
99.92 ± 34.89 (85.18–114.66) |
>0.05 | |
| III | 87.52 ± 26.09 (76.75–98.29) |
101.08 ± 27.03 (89.66–112.50) |
>0.05 | |
| IV | 91.04 ± 28.73 (79.18–102.90) |
97.25 ± 22.87 (87.69–107.01) |
>0.05 | |
| V | 82.76 ± 25.54 (72.22–93.30) |
87.88 ± 20.45 (79.24–96.52) |
>0.05 | |
| VI | 81.64 ± 25.11 (71.27–92.01) |
90.75 ± 19.83 (82.38–99.12) |
>0.05 | |
| PEF (%) | I | 86.76 ± 19.91 (78.54–94.98) |
96.42 ± 21.10 (87.51–105.33) |
>0.05 |
| II | 75.04 ± 19.10 (67.16–82.92) |
90.25 ± 26.12 (79.22–101.28) |
<0.05 | |
| III | 85.36 ± 19.25 (77.41–93.31) |
98.88 ± 25.43 (88.14–109.62) |
<0.05 | |
| IV | 86.92 ± 19.05 (79.06–94.78) |
100.25 ± 27.49 (88.64–111.86) |
≥0.05 | |
| V | 83.92 ± 17.89 (76.54–91.30) |
94.38 ± 23.61 (84.41–104.35) |
>0.05 | |
| VI | 81.64 ± 16.48 (74.84–88.44) |
95.88 ± 21.81 (86.67–105.09) |
<0.05 |
Values are mean ± SD (confidence intervals 95%). MEF50: maximal expiratory flow at 50%, PEF: peak expiratory flow.