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Linear mixed effect model of pulmonary function tests corrected for sex, age and smoking status.
| Maintained vs. reduced weight group | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimate | 95% CI | P-value | |
| FVC (mL) | − 425 | − 600, − 250 | < 0.001 |
| FVC (% of predicted) | − 11.7 | − 19.7, − 6.6 | < 0.001 |
| DLCO (mL/mmHg/min) | − 2.3 | − 3.4, − 1.3 | < 0.001 |
| DLCO (% of predicted) | − 9.1 | − 15.2, − 3.0 | 0.004 |
CI confidence interval, FVC forced vital capacity, DLCO diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide.
