Anthropometric and lung function characteristics at baseline
| Variable | Group 1 (n=9) | Group 2 (n=6) |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC = forced vital capacity; RV = residual volume (by helium dilution), Tlco = single breath transfer factor for carbon monoxide. | ||
| Age (years) | 66.6 (7.7) | 65.0 (5.4) |
| Height (cm) | 157.0 (9.6) | 149.2 (5.2) |
| Weight (kg) | 61.2 (17.5) | 57.3 (20.7) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.8 (6.9) | 25.6 (8.8) |
| Fat-free mass (% ideal weight) | 67.3 (9.8) | 68.9 (10.9) |
| FEV1 (l) | 0.94 (0.19) | 0.97 (0.34) |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 38.0 (9.6) | 39.5 (13.3) |
| FVC (% predicted) | 54.0 (13.3) | 57.2 (11.3) |
| FEV1/FVC | 0.49 (0.11) | 0.49 (0.08) |
| RV (% predicted) | 154.2 (41.8) | 184.0 (26.1) |
| Tlco (% predicted) | 56.1 (15.8) | 49.5 (12.6) |