Patient demographics
| Patient no. | Age | Sex | Diagnosis | FEV1 (% predicted) | Kco (% predicted) | Vo2max (% predicted) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | F | PSS | 102.0 | 79.7 | 17 |
| 2 | 66 | F | PSS | 101.6 | 45.1 | 45 |
| 3 | 31 | F | SLE | 78.1 | 80.6 | 58 |
| 4 | 68 | M | PSS | 94.4 | 53.9 | 45 |
| 5 | 64 | F | PSS | 69.6 | 11.8 | 37 |
| 6 | 62 | M | PSS | 75.6 | 42.7 | N/A |
| Mean (SD) | 86.9 (14.2) | 57.8 (17.7) | 50.6 (12.3) |
FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in one second; Kco = carbon monoxide gas transfer coefficient; Vo2 max = maximal oxygen uptake; PSS = progressive systemic sclerosis; SLE = systemic lupus erythematosis.