Comparison of different kinds of tests in the evaluation of lung function among healthy smokers and nonsmokers
Seppänen, A.
Annals of Clinical Research 9(5): 275-280
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4762 PMID: 616213 Document Number: 116419
The following groups of lung function tests were performed on 25 healthy male smokers and 25 healthy male nonsmokers. Dynamic function tests: PEF were measured. One-way analysis of variance showed that PEF, FEV1/FVC %, and MMEF % were lower (P < 0.05) in the smoking group. Smokers did not differ from nonsmokers with respect to lung volumes. .DELTA. PCO2, THb and TBV were higher and diffusing capacity lower in the smoking group (P < 0.001).