Table 1. Patient characteristics of the asthma patients included in this study.
| Gender | Age [years] | FEV1 [%pred] | Atopy | Concomitant medication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 41 | 81.1 | Yes | ICS, SABA |
| Female | 22 | 96.6 | Yes | None |
| Female | 24 | 101.1 | Yes | ICS, LABA |
| Male | 25 | 102.5 | Yes | None |
| Female | 19 | 115.9 | Yes | ICS, SABA |
| Female | 25 | 79.8 | Yes | None |
| Female | 25 | 96.3 | Yes | None |
| Female | 26 | 102.5 | Yes | ICS, SABA |
| Female | 32 | 101.5 | Yes | ICS |
Spirometry data was obtained without administration of bronchodilators.
FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1s; ICS, inhaled corticosteroids; LABA, long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist; SABA, short-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist.