Multiple Sclerosis International

Research Article

Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Table 2

Pulmonary function assessed by spirometry and respiratory muscle strength.


	Absolute values	Percentage of predicted values

VC (L)
FVC (L)
FEV1 (L)
FEV₁/VC (%)
PEF (L/min)
MIP, cmH₂O	, 81 [60-92]
MEP, cmH₂O	, 96 [79-96]

Data are presented as (SD), median [interquartile range], and as percentage of predicted values (). FEV₁: forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC: forced vital capacity; MEP: maximal expiratory pressure; MIP: maximal inspiratory pressure; PEF: peak expiratory flow; VC: vital capacity.