Changes of Proteases, Antiproteases, and Pathogens in Cystic Fibrosis Patients’ Upper and Lower Airways after IV-Antibiotic Therapy

Figure 3

Changes of NE. Levels decreased in the UAW (a) after IV-antibiotic therapy. NE was statistically significantly lower in healthy controls compared to CF patients (). In the LAW median levels increased after therapy, but five of seven matched pairs diminished after therapy (b).

(a) NE UAW

(b) NE LAW