Variable | Males | Females |
Age yrs | 40.1±10.8 | 38.3±11.5 |
Weight kg | 82.6±11.8 | 66.0±8.8 |
BMI | 24.7±2.9 | 23.1±3.1 |
Height m | 1.83±0.07 | 1.69±0.06 |
FEV1 % pred | 112.0±12.7 | 111.2±13.8 |
TLC % pred | 108.3±10.8 | 110.3±12.3 |
VA/TLC % | 97±5 | 94±4 |
Data are presented as mean±sd
BMI: body mass index
FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second
TLC: total lung capacity
VA: alveolar volume
VA was obtained using single breath helium dilution and TLC via bodyplethysmography