Table 2

Mean (SD) absolute and percentage predicted dynamic and static lung volumes

Ventilatory defectFEV1%FVC % TLC
Helium dilution%Body plethysmography%
Normal3.69 (0.77)107 (14)4.43 (0.96)108 (14)6.07 (1.19)104 (13)6.54 (1.38)112 (15)
Restrictive2.13 (0.79) 83 (21)2.53 (0.90) 80 (22)4.09 (1.12) 72 (15)4.50 (1.32) 79 (18)
Obstructive1.65 (1.00) 51 (19)3.39 (1.25) 87 (15)6.58 (1.49)109 (19)7.29 (1.38)122 (20)
  • FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC = forced vital capacity; TLC = total lung capacity.