Mean (SE) BAL fluid findings in healthy volunteers and patients with IPF
| Healthy volunteers (n=16) | IPF (n=24) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total cell (×103/ml) | 132 (22) | 242 (31)2-150 |
| Macrophages (×103/ml) | 114 (2) | 186 (7)2-150 |
| Macrophages (%) | 86 (1) | 77 (3)2-150 |
| Lymphocytes (×103/ml) | 15 (1) | 34 (5)2-150 |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 11 (1) | 14 (2) |
| Neutrophils (×103/ml) | 3 (1) | 4 (1)2-150 |
| Neutrophils (%) | 2 (1) | 8 (2)2-150 |
| Eosinophils (×103/ml) | 1 (1) | 4 (1)2-150 |
| Eosinophils (%) | 1 (1) | 1 (1) |
Value are mean (SE).
↵2-150 p<0.05 vs healthy volunteers.