Table 1.
Total cell of BLFA and EOS% of BLFA (values are mean ± S.D., n = 20).
| Groups | Total cells (×104/mL) | EOS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 8.42 ± 0.95 | 0.67 ± 0.29 |
| B | 24.08 ± 1.76* | 21.50 ± 1.00* |
| C | 9.92 ± 1.01# | 3.33 ± 0.29*# |
| D | 20.17 ± 0.52*# | 19.50 ± 0.50*# |
| E | 19.17 ± 0.52*# | 19.00 ± 0.50*# |
| F | 14.67 ± 1.01*# | 10.50 ± 0.50*# |
*p < 0.05, different from the total cells of BLFA of the blank group; #p < 0.05, different from the total cells of BLFA of the model group; *p < 0.05, different from the EOS% of BLFA of the blank group; #p < 0.05, different from the EOS% of BLFA of the model group; A: blank group, B: model group, C: dexamethasone group, D: Mahuang Tang group of 2 g/kg, E: Mahuang Tang group of 4 g/kg and F: Mahuang Tang group of 8 g/kg. BLFA: bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. EOS: eosinophils.