Table 2.
Clinical Information of Asthmatic Children
| Variable | Allergic Asthmatics (n=27) | Non-Allergic Asthmatics (n=10) |
|---|---|---|
| Lung function (%, mean±SD)a | ||
| FEV1 | 96.2±16.1 | 85.9±21.3 |
| FVC | 97.6± 7.0 | 90.8±19.7 |
| MMEF75/25 | 75.3± 29.0 | 61.2±20.8 |
| FeNO (ppb, mean±SD) | 39.1± 31.1 | 21.3±11.9 |
| Allergens foy skin pick testing | ||
| Cat and dog allergies, n (%) | 7 (25.9) | None |
| Mites, n (%) | 11 (40.7) | None |
| Pollens of weeds, trees and grasses, n (%) | 13 (48.2) | None |
| Fungi, n (%) | 11 (40.7) | None |
Note: aLung function was the percentage of measured value to predicted value.
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in the first second; FVC, forced vital capacity; MMEF, maximal mid-expiratory flow; FeNO, fractional exhaled nitric oxide; ppb, part per billion.