Spirometry in SCD subgroups
| GLI conversions* | HbSS (n=34) | HbSC (n=16) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| zFEV1 | −1.40 (−1.81 to 0.99) | −0.63 (−1.07 to −0.19) | 0.018 |
| zFVC | −0.92 (−1.28 to 0.55) | 0.36 (−0.16 to 0.87) | 0.004 |
| zFEV1/FVC | −0.89 (−1.34 to −0.44) | −1.01 (−1.77 to −0.25) | 0.308 |
*Median (95% CI).
Bold type reflects statistically significant results.
GLI, Global Lungs Initiative; SCD, sickle cell disease.