Table 1 Characteristics of the patients included at the start of the follow-up period.
Characteristics | NIPPV + rehabilitation | Rehabilitation |
|---|---|---|
Subjects - n | 24 | 32 |
Gender - M:F | 16: 8 | 17: 15 |
Age - yrs, mean (SD) | 63 (10) | 61 (8) |
Patients on LTOT - n (%) | 14 (58%) | 18 (56%) |
BMI - kg/m2, mean (SD) | 27.2 (5.1 | 27.0 (5.8 |
Active smokers, n (%) | 5 (21%) | 11 (34%) |
Pack years - yrs, median (IQR) | 42 (31-57) | 43 (24-58) |
Medication, n (%) | Â | Â |
   inhaled corticosteroids | 22 (92%) | 29 (91%) |
   oral corticosteroids | 10 (42%) | 14 (44%) |
   bronch odilators | 24 (100%) | 31 (97%) |
   theophylline | 5 (21%) | 8 (25%) |