Table E2.
        Clinical characteristics of patients with mild-to-moderate asthma
Patient no.,Age (y),ICS dose (μg/d),Atopic,Reason for FOB,Findings at FOB
1,8.9,0,No,Wheeze,Gram-positive cocci<comma> normal BAL fluid neutrophils
2,10.4,200,Yes,Wheeze and hemoptysis,Normal
3,6.7,200,Yes,Wheeze,Normal
4,11.2,200,No,Wheeze,Normal
5,13.3,0,Yes,Hemoptysis (history of asthma),Normal
6,15.6,500,Yes,Wheeze,Normal
7,13.1,400,Yes,Recurrent cough,Laryngomalacia