Figure 2.

Histogram representing differing age groups in relation to fungal culture (FC) positivity and percentage predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV₁). The lung function data is presented as the standard error of mean per age category. The mean FEV₁ is lower within all age groups within the FC positive group with the exception of the over 30-year sub-group; 0–10 years (FC positive mean 89%, 95% CI 64–113; FC negative mean 103%, 95% CI 84–122, p = 0.25), 11–20 years (FC positive mean 76%, 95% CI 63–90; FC negative mean 89%, 95% CI 77–100, p = 0.225), 21–30 years (FC positive mean 48%, 95% CI 29–68; FC negative mean 70%, 95% CI 48–92, p = 0.015) and >30 years (FC positive mean 61%, 95% CI 8–129; FC negative mean 46%, CI 28–64, p = 0.434).