Baseline anthropometric, spirometric, lung function, exercise and resting breathing pattern data in study patients (n = 18)
| Mean (SD) | % predicted (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 15/3 | |
| Age (years) | 67.1 (6.3) | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.3 (4.2) | |
| Lung function | ||
| FEV1 (l) | 1.14 (0.41) | 40.6 (15.0) |
| FVC (l) | 2.74 (0.72) | 74.5 (17.2) |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 42.4 (11.6) | |
| FEF25% (l/s) | 1.20 (0.90) | 19.2 (13.6) |
| FEF75% (l/s) | 0.20 (0.07) | 17.8 (5.9) |
| TLC (l) | 7.87 (1.04) | 125.7 (11.6) |
| FRC (l) | 5.86 (1.10) | 175.8 (26.0) |
| RV (l) | 4.80 (1.03) | 215.6 (47.1) |
| IC (l) | 2.02 (0.47) | 68.2 (16.7) |
| Resting breathing pattern | ||
| Vt (l) | 0.805 (0.221) | |
| fr (breaths/min) | 23.9 (9.5) | |
| Ti (s) | 1.17 (0.29) | |
| Te (s) | 1.99 (0.73) | |
| Vt/Ti (l/s) | 0.712 (0.081) | |
| Vt/Te (l/s) | 0.432 (0.102) | |
| V˙e (l/min) | 15.9 (0.8) | |
| Exercise performance | ||
| Wmax (watt) | 66.8 (16.2) | |
| Exercise time at 70% Wmax (s) | 318 (224) |