Table 1 Demographic data and functional values from the different groups of patients
Group | Gender | Mean age (years) | Mean FEV1 value (% predicted) | Mean 6-min walking test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COPD patients undergoing PR | 303 males, 135 females | 73.6 | 56.1 | 353.9 |
COPD patients on PR treated with ICS | 234 males, 119 females | 74.7 | 52.7 | 327.3 |
COPD patients on PR treated only with bronchodilators | 69 males, 16 females | 72.9 | 59.6 | 380.7 |
COPD patients not on PR treated with ICS | 47 males, 29 females | 71.5 | 54.2 | 358.4 |
Asthmatic patients treated with ICS | 28 males, 21 females | 54.7 | 71.5 | N.A. |