Extended Data Fig. 8: Analysis of lung function and breathlessness in functionally-defined patient clusters.
From: Integrative microbiomics in bronchiectasis exacerbations
Box and whisker plots showing (a) lung function (as FEV1 % predicted, p = 3.5 × 10−2) and (b) breathlessness (symptom) score (as MMRC) in patients clustered according to functional analysis of sputum-derived metagenomes (FC1; n = 116, FC2; n = 50)). Box plots reflect median and IQRs with whiskers bounding non-outlier values. Significance levels for the observed between-group differences are indicated as follows: ns: non-significant; *p < 0.05 (Mann-Whitney U). FEV1% = forced expiratory volume in the 1st second (% predicted). MMRC = modified medical research council.
