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Summary, Pre- and Post-IV Treatment Spirometry Results – 39 patients (Acute Asthma Protocol) Acute Asthma Pre- and Post-infusion Values Measured in Percent Predicted |
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| Parameter |
Pre-IV |
Post-IV |
Ave. % Improved |
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| FVC (L) |
60 |
76 |
28% |
| FEV 1 (L) |
48 |
65 |
38% |
| PEF (L/S) |
50 |
72 |
44% |
| FEF 25–75 (L/S) |
35 |
54 |
54% |
| FEF 75–85 (L/S) |
48 |
70 |
44% |
| Total Average Improvement |
45% |
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Results were measured as percentage improvement in the percentage predicted on the Knudsen scale | |||
Shrader Nutrition Journal 2004 3:6 doi:10.1186/1475-2891-3-6 |
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