Table 1 Patient characteristics.
700 mg NAC | 2800 mg NAC | |
|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 11 | 10 |
Male/female (n) | 9/2 | 7/3 |
Age | 27.0 (21.0 - 35.0) | 28.5 (24.0 - 35.0) |
Height (cm) | 168.0 (163.0 - 178.0) | 174.0 (168.0 - 178.0) |
Weight (kg) | 65.5 (59.0 - 70.40) | 64.5 (57.4 - 72.0) |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 4 | 3 |
Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | 1 |
Various bacteria/saprophytic flora | 6 | 6 |
FEV1 (% pred) | 80.6 (55.3 - 90.0) | 65.8 (62.9 - 73.4) |
FVC (% pred) | 82.6 (78.4 - 100.4) | 84.8 (79.6 - 91.2) |
MEF25-75 (% pred) | 41.1 (12.4 - 68.1) | 21.6 (19.6 - 27.9) |