Table 1.
Cohort demographic and spirometric information
| Asthma Severity Group | Group Size (Male/Female) | Agea, yr | FEV1 %predb | FVC %predb | FEV1/FVC %predb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy | 14 (6/8) | 19–30 (22.5 ± 3.7) | 103.9 ± 10.8 | 103.9 ± 7.6 | 100.1 ± 6.5 |
| Mild-to-moderate | 17 (5/12) | 18–46 (25.1 ± 7.6) | 93.2 ± 16.0 | 98.0 ± 13.0 | 95.8 ± 12.4 |
| Severe | 8 (3/5) | 24–69 (44.4 ± 12.7) | 67.8 ± 24.9 | 81.5 ± 15.4 | 81.0 ± 15.4 |
a
Data are presented as range, followed by means ± SD.
b
Data are presented as means ± SD.
FEV1, forced exhalation volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity.