Table 1 subjects' characteristics
From: Exhaled and nasal nitric oxide in laryngectomized patients
Patients after total laryngectomy (n = 14) | Healthy controls (n = 24) | |
|---|---|---|
Sex (m/w) | 12/2 | 13/11 |
Age (years) | 64 (46-77) | 37 (20-73) * |
Height (cm) | 174 (160-190) | 171 (158-195) |
Weight (kg) | 75 (44-110) | 69 (53-100) |
IVC (% predicted) | 97 (78-126) | 103 (71-164) |
FEV 1 (% predicted) | 98 (56-132) | 106 (78-166) * |
FEV 1 /IVC (% predicted) | 104 (62-128) | 106 (85-118) |