From: Bronchial thermoplasty increases airway volume measured by functional respiratory imaging
 | Baseline | Mid treatment | 6w post | p |
---|---|---|---|---|
FEV1%predicted | 42.9 ± 11.5 | 43.3 ± 12.3 | 46.0 ± 11.9 | NS |
VC % predicted | 72.1 ± 12.8 | 74.5 ± 10.9 | 79.9 ± 13.4 | NS |
TLC % predicted | 108.3 ± 20.7 | 109.9 ± 22.0 | 108.5 ± 22.0 | NS |
RV % predicted | 158.8 ± 44.8 | 160.4 ± 51.4 | 148.0 ± 48 | < 0.05 |
RV/TLC ratio % | 56 ± 10 | 56 ± 11 | 52 ± 11 | < 0.05 |