| R | p |
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Baseline FFM | -0.3 | 0.013* |
SGRQ total score | -0.27 | 0.04* |
FEV1 (%predicted) | 0.27 | 0.03* |
TLCO (%predicted) | 0.19 | 0.15 |
FRC (%predicted) | -0.42 | 0.008* |
ADD Prednisone | -0.24 | 0.06 |
Frequent exacerbations | -0.34 | 0.006* |
- All values given are those measured at baseline except the exacerbation rate which refers to exacerbations occurring during the period of follow up. FFM – fat free mass, SGRQ – St George's respiratory questionnaire, FEV1 – forced expiratory volume in one second, TLCO – carbon monoxide transfer factor, FRC – functional residual capacity. R values are for univariate analysis. Mean (SD). *p < 0.05.