Table 2.
The IgE concentration, eosinophil count, IL-4, IFN-γ, and IL-17A of asthma exacerbation children, asthma remission children, and healthy children.
| Item | Healthy children (n = 54) | Asthma remission (n = 54) | Asthma exacerbation (n = 54) | P 1 | P 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IgE (U/mL) | 23.27 ± 5.01 | 74.09 ± 9.45 | 105.65 ± 14.16 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
| Eosinophil (×109/L) | 0.14 ± 0.03 | 0.24 ± 0.03 | 0.39 ± 0.03 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
| IL-4 (ng/L) | 7.99 ± 2.18 | 14.25 ± 2.16 | 19.49 ± 3.22 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
| IFN-γ (ng/L) | 69.44 ± 6.92 | 55.59 ± 5.58 | 42.96 ± 5.64 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
| IL-17A (ng/L) | 52.85 ± 13.92 | 91.67 ± 7.80 | 115.68 ± 9.34 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
P 1, asthma remission compared to healthy children; P2, asthma exacerbation compared to asthma remission.