Table 4 Changes in respiratory indices at PCW and at PC20-FEV1. The results are expressed as mean ± SD. (n = 35/36, as one child did not respond to MCH and his spirometry did not change throughout the test).
Parameter | End of test | PC20-FEV1 |
|---|---|---|
FVC | - 41.3 ± 15.5 | - 18.4 ± 10.0 * |
FEV1 | - 44.7 ± 14.5 | - 24.6 ± 6.4 * |
FEV1/FVC | - 6.09 ± 6.8 | - 4.1 ± 3.8 * |
PEFR | - 44.2 ± 13.2 | - 21.4 ± 10.6 * |
FEF50 | - 61.2 ± 14.2 | - 38.6 ± 16.9 * |
Expiratory time (sec) | +2.8 ± 0.4 | +2.2 ± 0.4 * |