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Patient characteristics
Results were expressed as mean±SD for age, atopy index, FEV1, and FVC. *PC20 were expressed as geometric mean±SD. Atopic index was defined as the number of inhalant allergen categories (0-5) to which a patient showed at least one positive response on skin prick test. AHR, asymptomatic airway hyperreponsiveness; NS, not significant.
