Characteristics of patients with bronchiectasis and healthy controls
| Bronchiectasis(n = 22) | Controls(n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| SD, standard deviation. | ||
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 59 (3) | 49 (3) |
| Sex (n (%) female) | 18 (82%) | 16 (80%) |
| Mean (SD) FEV1 (% predicted) | 82.9 (6.3) | 99.9 (1.9) |
| Inhaled corticosteroid use | 13 (59%) | 0 |
| Inhaled bronchodilator use | 13 (59%) | 0 |