Table 1.
Normal | Asthmatic | ||
---|---|---|---|
n=8 | n=8 | ||
Mean Age | 51±10 | 50±11 | p=0.85 |
Male:Female | 3:5 | 1:7 | |
Caucasian:African American | 1:4 | 1:4 | |
Former Smoker | 0% | 37.5% | |
Never Smoker | 100% | 62.5% | |
Post-Bronchodilator FEV1% | 92% | 89% | |
BUN | 13.1±3.2 | 10.8±3.7 | p=0.18 |
BW Return | 3.9±1.4 ml | 4.1±1.5 ml | p=0.79 |
1st returned BAL | 11±3.0 ml | 10.9±3.7 ml | p=0.94 |