Table 1.
Demographic data from asthma and control subjects
| Variable | Asthma (n = 8) | Control (n = 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (95 % CI) | Mean (95 % CI) | |
| Gender, % male | 75 | 83 |
| Age, years, median (range) | 11 (6, 17) | 15 (10, 20) |
| FEV1 (% change with bronchodilator), median (range) | 3.5 (−13, 10) | N/A |
| Post-bronchodilator FEV1 (% predicted), median (range) | 97 (62, 107) | N/A |
| FEF25–75 (% predicted), median (range) | 83 (28, 112) | N/A |
| Post-bronchodilator FEF25–75 (% predicted), median (range) | 93 (37, 110) | N/A |
| Serum IgE, IU/mL, median (range) | 247 (60, 1706) | N/A |
| Blood eosinophils, %, median (range) | 6 (2, 14) | N/A |
| ACT score, median (range) | 23 (17, 23) | N/A |
FEV 1 Forced Expiration Volume, FEF Forced Expiratory Flow, ACT Asthma Control Test. N/A = information not available