| Variable | Lung resections | Bronchial biopsies | Transbronchial biopsies |
| Patients (n) | 10 | 5 | |
| Tissue block/biopsies | n = 28* | n = 26 | n = 28 |
| Gender (M/F) | 2/8 | 4/1 | |
| Age (years) | 61.9 (33–76) | 29.6 (25–41) | |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 110 (82–141) | 107 (95–116) | |
| Smoking (pack-years) | 0 | 0 | |
Data are presented as median values (range). FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s.
*Each large tissue block from the resections was selected to represent the major anatomical lung compartments.