Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the subjects
N-Acetylcysteine (n = 25) | Placebo (n = 25) | |
|---|---|---|
Gender Male/Female | 11/14 | 19/6 |
Age Years (SD) | 73.6 (7.8) | 73.0 (8.2) |
Smoking History Pack Years (SD) | 44.4 (36.2) | 53.7 (36.8) |
FEV 1 % predicted (SD) | 22 (10) | 24 (12) |
VC % predicted (SD) | 56 (18) | 64 (22) |
SaO 2 % (SD) | 90.2 (4.0) | 90.4 (2.7) |
Breathlessness Likert Score (IQ range) | 4 (3–6) | 4 (3–5) |