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Baseline characteristics of participants
| Variable | Asthma patients | Non-asthmatic participants (Control) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 13 | 7 |
| Sex, n (%): | ||
| Men | 4 (31) | 3 (43) |
| Women | 9 (69) | 4 (57) |
| Age [years] mean (SD) | 45.6 (7.2) | 41.1 (13.0) |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 25.8 (3.2) | 24.1 (3.2) |
| Smoking status, n (%): | ||
| Smoking | 4 (31) | 2 (29) |
| Non-smoking | 9 (69) | 5 (71) |
