From: Th1/Th2 cytokine pattern in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and induced sputum in pulmonary sarcoidosis
Characteristics | Sarcoidosis | Normal subjects |
---|---|---|
Number | 21 | 10 |
Sex: Male/Female | 12/9 | 5/5 |
Age, yr | 46 (25–65) | 39 (26–60). |
Smokers/non smokers | 18/3 | 0/10 |
FVC, % pred | 93.1 ± 6.4 | 103 ± 13.7 |
FEV1, % pred | 92.3 ± 6.6 | 101.1 ± 19 |
FEV1 / FVC, % pred | 95.3 ± 5.9 | 100.3 ± 8.6 |
K CO % pred | 82.3 ± 8.1 | 96 ± 6.3 |
Radiographic Stage (n) | I: 8, II: 7,III: 6 |