BAL fluid cell composition in control subjects and patients with DPB
| Controls (n=10) | DPB (n=20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Data are mean (SE). | ||
| *p<0.005 v controls. | ||
| Total (×105/ml) | 1.0 (0.2) | 16.4 (5.1)* |
| Macrophages (×103/ml) | 86.8 (22.4) | 137.3 (43.2) |
| Macrophages (%) | 82.9 (3.6) | 17.8 (4.5)* |
| Lymphocytes (×103/ml) | 13.9 (4.7) | 161.9 (64.1)* |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 15.1 (3.7) | 11.5 (2.0) |
| Neutrophils (×103/ml) | 1.4 (0.4) | 1322.9 (411.7)* |
| Neutrophils (%) | 1.8 (0.7) | 70.3 (6.1)* |