Table 5

Regression coefficients for the effect of cumulative number of dives (log10), corrected for age and cigarette smoking, on the annual per cent change in the lung function variables

Number of dives (log10)SE95% CIR2
*Regression coefficient significant, p<0.05.
FVC−0.3050.26−0.82 to 0.210.048
FEV1−0.4230.26−0.94 to 0.090.042
PEF−0.2420.44−1.11 to 0.620.037
FEF25%−1.140*0.50−2.14 to −0.140.074
FEF50%−0.6200.52−1.65 to 0.410.053
FEF75%−1.180*0.59−2.35 to −0.0010.059
FEF25–75%−0.9360.50−1.94 to 0.060.049
TlCO 0.7220.40−0.07 to 1.510.060
KCO 0.736*0.37−0.001 to 1.470.057
VA−0.0190.26−0.53 to 0.490.024