Table 2.
Mean results of lung function analyses
| Parameter | Mean value ± SD at baseline | Mean value ± SD before cycle 3 | Mean value ± SD before cycle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VC (l) | 3.96 ± 1.19 | 3.88 ± 1.22 | 3.84 ± 1.15 |
| VC (%) | 94.98 ± 27 | 90.68 ± 20.75 | 88.18 ± 21.85 |
| FVC (l) | 3.68 ± 1.06 | 3.63 ± 1.11 | 3.66 ± 1.14 |
| FVC (%) | 92.15 ± 24.19 | 88.64 ± 20.2 | 85.82 ± 21.66 |
| FEV1 (l) | 2.96 ± 0.85 | 2.92 ± 0.96 | 2.90 ± 0.96 |
| FEV1 (%) | 89.44 ± 23.08 | 84.85 ± 22.5 | 81.00 ± 22.88 |
| FEV1/VC (%) | 94.20 ± 12.38 | 92.64 ± 14.26 | 91.82 ± 16.54 |
FEV1, forced expiratory volume; FVC, forced vital capacity; VC, vital capacity.