Table 3 Multiple linear regression with functional MMRC score as dependent variable and those parameters with significant correlation with it. Men included: BMI, FEV1%, IC/TLC, DLCO, PaO2 and P0.1/Pimax; Women included: BMI, FEV1%, IC/TLC and P0.1/Pimax.
From: Gender and respiratory factors associated with dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
| Â | Parameter | Regression Coefficient | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Men r 2 = 0.81 | BMI | -0.70 | -0.23 to -0.09 | 0.001 |
| Â | DLCO | 0.32 | 0.001 to 0.02 | 0.037 |
| Â | PaO 2 | -0.78 | -0.08 to -0.05 | <0.001 |
| Â | P 0.1 /P imax | 0.20 | 0.16 to 21.6 | 0.047 |
Women r 2 = 0.30 | P 0.1 /P imax | 0.57 | 4.9 to 17.1 | 0.001 |