Table 5 Laboratory evaluation before and after pulse therapy
Characteristics (n = 40) | ||
|---|---|---|
Before | After 24 m | |
Cor pulmonale | 27* (71%) | 11** (47%) |
Oral prolonged corticotherapy | 23 (58%) | 4 (10%) |
Oxygen therapy | ||
Full-time | 12 (30%) | 4 (10%) |
Overnight | 8 (20%) | 11 (28%) |