Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and laboratory parameters (mean ± s.e. mean) in patients and control subjects.
| Extrinsic (n = 108) | Patients with asthma Intrinsic (n = 102) | Controls (n = 240) | Pa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age range (median) | 20–61 (39) | 17–70 (41) | 17–73 (43) | NSb |
| Sex (female/male) | 80/28 | 76/26 | 174/66 | NSb |
| α1AT (mg dl−1)* | 261.2 ± 10.7 | 270.0 ± 10.9 | NDc | NSb |
| Total IgE (IU ml−1)* | 311.2 ± 42.2 | 107.2 ± 20.7 | NDc | < 0.001 |
a
Calculated by anova
b
not significant
c
not determined.
*
Measured in 47 extrinsic and 60 intrinsic asthmatics.