Parameter |
COPD cases (n=17) |
Asthma cases (n=18) |
Controls (n=16) |
r |
p Value |
r |
p Value |
r |
p Value |
FVC (L) |
0.656 |
0.004 |
0.382 |
0.117 |
0.480 |
0.060 |
FEV1 (L) |
0.518 |
0.033 |
0.393 |
0.107 |
0.441 |
0.087 |
FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second. FVC: forced vital capacity. MVAIT:maximal voluntary apnea inspiratory time. |