Table 1.
Characteristics of asthmatic patients and healthy controls.
| Characteristics | Asthmatic Patients | Healthy Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 51.6 ± 13.6 | 66.4 ± 12.3 |
| Male, n (%) | 12 (57.1) | 14 (66.7) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 23.3 ± 2.9 | 23.7 ± 5.6 |
| Serum IgE, IU/mL | 852.3 ± 734.1 | 89.2 ± 23.5 |
| Eosinophil, % | 6.4 ± 4.6 | 3.1 ± 3.0 |
| Allergic skin test (+), n (%) | 14 (66.7) | 7 (33.3) |
| FEV1, % predicted | 82.4 ± 24.1 | 104.1 ± 4.5 |
| FEV1/FVC, % | 68.0 ± 15.2 | 79.8 ± 2.2 |
| FeNO, ppb | 77.0 ± 54.9 | 24.1 ± 7.8 |
Data are expressed as means ± standard deviation except male, allergic skin test (number (percentage)). BMI, body mass index; Ig, immunoglobulin; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC, forced vital capacity; FeNO, fractional exhaled nitric oxide.