Table 3 The effect of BT on airway luminal volumes
From: Bronchial thermoplasty increases airway volume measured by functional respiratory imaging
Airway volume (mls) | TLC baseline | TLC Post left Rx | p | FRC baseline | FRC Post left Rx | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Distal Left side | 4.8 ± 2.1 | 6.1 ± 3.3 | < 0.05 | 2.3 ± 1.0 | 2.7 ± 1.2 | < 0.01 |
Distal Right side | 5.6 ± 3.3 | 5.8 ± 4.4 | ns | 2.8 ± 1.5 | 2.7 ± 1.6 | ns |
Central airways | 24.5 ± 8.6 | 24.6 ± 9.9 | ns | 16.5 ± 6.3 | 17.5 ± 6.4 | ns |