Table 1: Anthropometry and spirometry measurements recorded prior to EVH challenge in male and female athletes.

Sex

No of subjects

Age range (yr)

Height (cm)

Weight (kg)

 

FEV1 baseline (Litres)

 

FEV1/FVC baseline

(%)

FVC baseline (Litres)

Female

35

18-25

165.3 ± 6.0*

66.1 ± 6.7*

 

3.5 ± 0.5*

 

85.9 ± 6.1

4.1 ± 0.5*

Male

42

18-24

179.2 ± 6.4*

77.1 ± 7.0*

 

4.8 ± 0.7*

 

 

85.7 ± 4.6

 

 

5.6 ± 0.9*

 

*denotes significant differences between males and females, accepted at p < 0.05
Data for age, height, weight and spirometry are expressed in means ± standard deviation.