| Variables | CF Group (n = 14) | COPD Group (n = 6) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female (%) | 5 (36%) | 3 (50%) | NS |
| Age (years) | 26.0 (5.8) | 63.17 (7.62) | < 0.001 |
| FEV1 (Liters) | 0.85 (0.2) | 0.70 (0.16) | NS |
| FEV1 (% Predicted) | 25.0 (4.02) | 31.0 (7.16) | NS |
| pH | 7.40 (0.01) | 7.38 (0.03) | NS |
| PaCO2 (mmHg) | 48.07 (5.47) | 47.83 (9.83) | NS |
| PaO2 (mmHg) | 56.07 (4.08) | 71.67 (6.8) | 0.04 |
| Arterial HCO3 (mmol/L) | 29.0 (2.25) | 28.67 (4.13) | NS |
| BE | 4.08 (2.1) | 2.15 (2.54) | 0.09 |
| Sodium (mmol/L) | 136.78 (1.72) | 138.83 (1.94) | 0.05 |
| Potassium (mmol/L) | 4.24 (0.41) | 4.28 (0.3) | NS |
| Chloride (mmol/L) | 97.36 (3.67) | 101.17 (5.98) | 0.004 |
| Venous HCO3 (mmol/L) | 30.57 (3.0) | 28.33 (6.8) | NS |
| Serum Albumin (g/L) | 31.64 (5.93) | 34.33 (4.68) | NS |