Characteristics and muscle force in patients taking steroids and those not taking steroids
| Taking steroids | Not taking steroids | Differences between means (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values are expressed as mean (SD) and as differences between means (with 95% CI). | ||||
| BMI, body mass index; FVC, forced vital capacity; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; Tlco, carbon monoxide transfer factor; Pimax, maximal inspiratory pressure; QPT, quadriceps peak torque; 6MWD, distance walked in 6 minutes; Vo2, oxygen uptake. | ||||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26 (4) | 29 (6) | 3 (−2 to 7) | 0.29 |
| FVC (% predicted) | 91 (17) | 111 (16) | 21 (6 to 36) | 0.008 |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 79 (3) | 74 (11) | −6 (−13 to 2) | 0.13 |
| Tlco (% predicted) | 75 (16) | 80 (14) | 6 (−7 to 19) | 0.36 |
| Pimax (% predicted) | 76 (21) | 82 (21) | 6 (−13 to 24) | 0.52 |
| QPT (% predicted) | 64 (24) | 69 (20) | 5 (−15 to 25) | 0.64 |
| 6MWD (m) | 608 (121) | 603 (146) | −5 (−124 to 115) | 0.94 |
| Peak Vo2 (ml/kg/min) | 25 (9) | 26 (10) | 1 (−8 to 9) | 0.88 |