From: Bronchial thermoplasty reduces gas trapping in severe asthma
Parameter | Baseline | 6Â months | p |
---|---|---|---|
TLC (litres) | 5.92 ± 1.42 | 5.73 ± 1.41 | 0.008 |
TLC (%pred) | 107 ± 16 | 103 ± 14 | 0.002 |
RV (litres) | 3.00 ± 0.99 | 2.80 ± 0.83 | 0.003 |
RV (%pred) | 146 ± 37 | 136 ± 29 | 0.002 |
RV/TLC (%) | 50 ± 10 | 49 ± 9 | NS |
FRC (litres) | 3.72 ± 1.08 | 3.57 ± 1.01 | 0.005 |