Table 3

Summary, Pre- and Post-IV Treatment Spirometry Results – 39 patients (Acute Asthma Protocol) Acute Asthma Pre- and Post-infusion Values Measured in Percent Predicted

Parameter
Pre-IV
Post-IV
Ave. % Improved

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%

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