Characteristics of study patients
| Primary ciliary dyskinesia (n=31) | Bronchiectasis (n=21) | Cystic fibrosis (n=17) | Asthma (n=35) | Controls (n=53) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (range) years | 11.0 (5.5–17.3) | 11.6 (7.2–17.0) | 13.2 (7.2–17.0) | 11.9 (7.0–17.0) | 10.7 (5.5–19.0) |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 74.6 | 69.5 | 51.3 | 86.0 | 88.5 |
| % with nasal NO | 100 | 90 | 94 | 0 | 26 |
| % on inhaled steroids | 70 | 50 | 100 | 71 | 0 |