From: Influence of gender on diaphragm thickness using a method for determining intima media thickness in healthy young adults
Variable (MeanāĀ±āSD)
Male (nā=ā13)
Female (nā=ā16)
p value
Maximal expiratory pressure (cmH2O)
88.2āĀ±ā22.5
56.8āĀ±ā16.2
<ā0.001
Maximal inspiratory pressure (cmH2O)
79.0āĀ±ā23.8
81.1āĀ±ā26.0
0.81