Table 2

Spirometry in SCD patients and controls

GLI conversions*SCD (n=50)Controls (n=50)p Value
zFEV1−1.10 (−1.38 to −0.82)−0.62 (−1.14 to −0.11)0.002
zFVC−0.62 (−0.98 to −0.26)−0.56 (−0.94 to −0.19)0.098
zFEV1/FVC−0.95 (−1.31 to −0.58)−0.13 (−0.56 to 0.29)0.003
  • *Median (95% CI).

  • Bold type reflects statistically significant results.

  • GLI, Global Lungs Initiative; SCD, sickle cell disease.