Comparison of dynamic lung compliance (CL,dyn) between patients and age-matched controls (AMC)
| UDW/BDW | IMW | CMW | |
| CL,dyn patients mL·cmH2O−1 | 123±71 | 87±32 | 81±35 |
| CL,dyn AMC mL·cmH2O−1 | 160±37 | 153±32 | 190±92 |
| p-value | 0.2 | 0.0002 | 0.05 |
Data are presented as mean±sd unless otherwise stated
UDW/BDW: isolated unilateral and bilateral diaphragm weakness
IMW: generalised inspiratory muscle weakness
CMW: combined inspiratory and expiratory muscle weakness