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. 2022 Nov 1;37(44):e319. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e319

Table 5. Correlation between DLCO and exposure indicators.

Spearman rank test DLCO %
Daily usage time Correlation coefficient (rho) −0.281
P value 0.019
n 69
Cumulative usage time rho −0.329
P value 0.006
n 67
Usage time during sleep rho −0.019
P value 0.880
n 67
Distance to humidifier rho −0.101
P value 0.439
n 61
Exposure concentration rho −0.101
P value 0.439
n 61
Exposure intensity rho −0.280
P value 0.042
n 53

Bold font indicates statistical significance.

DLCO = diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide.