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Table 1 Baseline Characteristics of the Subjects

From: Changes in the respiratory microbiome during acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

 

Stable IPF

(N = 15)

AE-IPF

(N = 20)

Age (yr)

66.7 (±6.4)

66.3 (±6.7)

Female Sex - number (%)

3 (20%)

5 (25%)

Smoking (Ever v Never) - number (%)

11 (73%)

15 (75%)

FVC - %

79.0 (±21)

80.0 (±19)

DLCO - %

69.0 (±14)

66.0 (±16)

  1. Details are provided for stable IPF and for AE-IPF cases. All lung function data was recorded when stable. There were no significant differences between either cohort. Data are mean ± Standard Deviation. DLCO, carbon monoxide diffusion capacity; FVC, forced vital capacity
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Respiratory Research

ISSN: 1465-993X

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