Table 1:
Characteristics of participants in both groups.
| Characteristic | Group (A) | Group (B) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 39.57 ± 7.34 | 38.26 ± 6.81 | 0.021 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 31.72 ± 2.78 | 31.51 ± 3.23 | 0.018 | |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 147.36 ± 10.14 | 145.17 ± 9.92 | 0.025 | |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 86.64 ± 8.72 | 85.13 ± 7.25 | 0.009 | |
| Hemoglobin (gm/dl) | 12.26 ± 2.83 | 12.48 ± 2.74 | 0.027 | |
| FVC (L) | 2.82 ± 0.97 | 2.97 ± 0.83 | 0.013 | |
| FEV1(L) | 1.65 ± 0.86 | 1.83 ± 0.79 | 0.028 | |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 57.91 ± 8.11 | 59.87 ± 7.32 | 0.011 |
BMI: Body mass index; SBP: Systolic blood pressure; DBP: Diastolic blood pressure; FVC= forced vital capacity; FEV1= forced expiratory volume in the first second; FEV1/FVC= Ratio between forced expiratory volume in the first second and forced vital capacity.