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Reference parameters at baseline and follow-up. All parameters were significantly different (p ≤ 0.05) between the two time points
| Reference parameters | Baseline | Follow-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | p | |
| FVC% | 69.75 ± 17.25 | 64.43 ± 15.98 | 0.009 |
| DLCO% | 52.58 ± 14.55 | 43.76 ± 12.36 | 0.000 |
| lung volume (in mL) | 3942.09 ± 844.33 | 3719.76 ± 869.13 | 0.001 |
| mean lung density (in HU) | - 742.23 ± 51.05 | - 728.30 ± 62.30 | 0.016 |
