COPD (n=21) | Normal (n=12) | |
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FEV1=forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC=forced vital capacity. | ||
Mean (SD) age (years) | 66 (8) | 56 (4) |
M/F | 11/10 | 8/4 |
Pack years smoking | 38 (27) | 0 |
FEV1 (% predicted) | 51 (13) | 91 (5) |
FVC (% predicted) | 67 (21) | 103 (11) |
FEV1/FVC% | 52 (5) | 90 (6) |