Sequential values for blood tests and pulmonary function tests
| July 22 | Aug 11 | Aug 20 | Aug 27 | Oct 7 | |
| Immunosuppressive treatment | Prednisone 60 mg/day (+ CSA, MMF) | ||||
| Blood tests | |||||
| CPK (U/l) | 946 | 347 | 60 | ||
| Pulmonary function tests | |||||
| FVC (l) | 2.06 (41) | 2.39 (47) | 3.04 (60) | 3.42 (68) | |
| FEV1(l) | 1.40 (35) | 1.81 (45) | 1.92 (48) | 2.03 (50) | |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 68 | 76 | 63 | 59 | |
| MIP (cm H2O) | 32 (31) | 49 (48) | 59 (58) | 99 (99) | |
| MEP (cm H2O) | 64.5 (42) | 81 (52) | 114 (74) | 145 (94) |
CPK = creatinine phosphokinase; FVC = forced vital capacity; FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in one second; MIP. MEP = maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures; CSA = cyclosporin; MMF = mycophenolate mofetil.
Values in parentheses are % predicted.