Characteristics of all subjects studied
| Allergic asthma (n = 32) | Healthy controls (n = 50) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean (SD) | 32.4 (12.4) | 35.6 (9.3) |
| Range | 19–70 | 24–57 |
| M/F | 12/20 | 18/32 |
| Duration of asthma (years) | ||
| Mean (SD) | 10.9 (10.8) | |
| Range | 0.5–32 | |
| Baseline FEV1 (ml) | 3221.9 (693.6) | |
| Baseline FEV1 (% pred) | 94.8 (12.9) | |
| Total IgE (IU/ml) | 139.5 (348.7) | 40.1 (75.5) |
| Blood eosinophil count (cells/mm3) | 342.8 (381.5) | 184.4 (181.3) |