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Table 1 Characteristics of the patients

From: Differences in allergen-induced T cell activation between allergic asthma and rhinitis: Role of CD28, ICOS and CTLA-4

 

Controls (n = 20)

R (n = 18)

AR (n = 18)

A (n = 13)

Clinical Data

    

Gender, (M/F)

5/15

12/6

10/8

6/7

Age*

32.38 ± 4.49

33.68 ± 3.23

40.56 ± 3.59

50.61 ± 4.36

Body Mass Index

24 ± 0.5

22.5 ± 1.5

25 ± 4

24.5 ± 2

mild/moderate asthma

-

-

9/9

6/7

Lung function

    

FEV1, (% of theoretical value*)

100 ± 2.26

97.4 ± 4.30

89.5 ± 3.91

83.8 ± 6.64

Sputum eosinophils (%)*

0.5 ± 0.31

0.75 ± 0.75

14.78 ± 5.98**

29 ± 9.99**

  1. FEV1 = Forced expiratory volume in 1 second
  2. * Values are mean ± standard error (SE),
  3. ** = p < 0.01. R = allergic rhinitis; A R = allergic asthma and rhinitis; A = non allergic asthmatics.
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Respiratory Research

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