TABLE 1

Baseline characteristics of NCFB listed and transplant recipients

VariableListed patientsTransplanted patients
Age years47 (37–55)47 (37–56)
Sex, female431 (60)221 (54)
BMI kg·m−221.8 (18.9–25.2)21.8 (18.8–25.1)
FEV1 % predicted24 (19–31)24 (19–31)
FVC % predicted41 (33–51)41 (33–51)
Lung allocation score34.9 (32.8–37.6)36.9 (34.3–43.8)
Waiting-list time days337 (110–808)254 (83–568)
Waiting-list time post-LAS days (n=202)170 (54–450)119 (36–301)

Data expressed as median (interquartile range) or n (%). NCFB: non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis; BMI: body mass index; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC: forced vital capacity; LAS: lung allocation score.