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Clinical characteristics of asthma patients.
| Non-obese asthma (n = 8) | Obese asthma (n = 8) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 36.1 ± 21.4 | 56.3 ± 13.9 | 0.01 |
| Gender | 3M/5F | 4M/4F | >0.05 |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 97.6 ± 8.2 | 69.2 ± 6.7 | <0.01 |
| BMI | 21.3 ± 2.1 | 35.8 ± 5.5 | <0.01 |
Asthma patients with or without obesity were on inhaled corticosteroids.
