Table 1.
Characteristics of the Patients
| ET n=34 | ET+VR n=38 | VR n=38 | Between-Group Comparison p-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men, n | 18 | 19 | 10 | p > 0.05 |
| Women, n | 16 | 19 | 28 | p > 0.05 |
| Age, years (SD) | 62.1 ± 2.9 | 60.6 ± 4.3 | 60.4 ± 4.2 | p > 0.05 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 25.3 ± 4 | 24.2 ± 4 | 23.5 ± 3 | p > 0.05 |
| Group B/C | 17/17 | 19/19 | 19/19 | p > 0.05 |
| Spirometry parameters | ||||
| FVC, (% pred) | 79.5 ± 23.8 | 73.2 ± 13.9 | 82.6 ± 17.5 | p > 0.05 |
| FEV1, (% pred) | 65.4 ± 24.0 | 60.5 ± 16.2 | 69.2 ± 23.6 | p > 0.05 |
| FEV1, % FVC | 66.1 ± 13.6 | 65.8 ± 16.2 | 66.9 ± 16.0 | p > 0.05 |
Notes: *The ANOVA Kruskal–Wallis; % pred, predicted values from Viljanen22.
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; BMI, body mass index; FVC, forced vital capacity; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second.