Table 1.
Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Study Cohort
| Characteristics | Adult Asthmatic (n = 10) | Adult Healthy (n = 10) | Pediatric Asthmatic (n = 11) | Pediatric Healthy (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years Mean (SD, range) | 63.9 (12.7, 39) | 40 (10.6, 32) | 6.7 (4.1, 12) | 8 (3.1, 8) |
| Ethnicity, aEmirati (%) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Gender (M%, F %) | 30:70 | 20:80 | 45:55 | 56:44 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) Mean (SD, range) | 31.5 (6.7, 21) | 25.3 (4.7, 17) | 21.6 (7.2, 20.7) | 18.9 (5.2, 13.9) |
| Animal exposure (yes %) | 0% | 20% | 9% | 11% |
| Asthma Control Test Mean (SD, range) | 18 (3.1, 10) | N/A | 17.9 (4.4, 15) | N/A |
N/A Not Applicable
aNative UAE citizens