Table 2 Values of Lung function parameters in %pred of ECCS references in elderly, middle aged and younger males.
Parameter | Younger (n = 149) | Middle aged (n = 55) | Elder (n = 58) |
|---|---|---|---|
IVC (%pred) | 100.1 ± 10.2 n.s. | 102.3 ± 12.5 n.s. | 94.6 ± 11.0 *** |
FVC (%pred) | 104.7 ± 10.7 ** | 105.3 ± 12.7 ** | 96.5 ± 11.8 * |
FEVj (%pred) | 106.1 ± 11.2 *** | 104.8 ± 12.3 ** | 97.8 ± 11.7 n.s. |
FEV 1 %IVC | 100.8 ± 6.48 n.s. | 101.2 ± 7.0 n.s. | 102.5 ± 8.5 * |
PEF (%pred) | 106.2 ± 16.4 *** | 106.1 ± 20.4 n.s. | 96.9 ± 14.2 n.s. |
MEF 50 (%pred) | 104.4 ± 23.3 * | 94.8 ± 27.4 n.s. | 94.8 ± 24.8 n.s. |