Effects of High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Expectoration System on Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Cortisol Function in Patients with Severe AECOPD

Table 5

Comparison of cortisol function-related indicators between the two groups ().

Group	COR (nmol/L)		ACTH (pg/mL)
	Before the treatment	After treatment	Before the treatment	After treatment
Group A ()
Group B ()
	-0.218	-2.830	0.617	-2.318
	0.828	0.006	0.539	0.024

Note: vs. before treatment, ; COR = cortisol; ACTH = adrenocorticotrophic hormone.