Reasons why subjects did not complete the study protocol
| *Ultrasonic nebuliser broken (n=4), sample lost (n=1), inadequate specimen on sputum induction (n=1). | |
| †Lymphangiomyomatosis, AIDS, Aspergilloma. | |
| Smear positive on induced sputum testing | 11 |
| Technical* | 6 |
| Intolerant of induced sputum testing | 3 |
| Unknown | 8 |
| Other diseases†| 3 |
| Total number of subjects | 31 |