patients with AAI (22) | patients without AAI (38) | p | |
---|---|---|---|
Males | 13 | 18 | 0.501 |
Age (yrs) | 39.3 ± 13.7 | 37.4 ± 10.7 | 0.546 |
Current smokers | 1 | 1 | 0.631 |
Atopy | 12 | 18 | 0.737 |
Inhaled steroids (before exacerbation) | 5 | 6 | 0.568 |
Clinical symptoms of acute upper airway infection | 7 | 12 | 0.905 |