Mean (SE) characteristics of children with atopic and non-atopic wheeze at 10 years of age
| Atopic wheeze | Non-atopic wheeze | Mean difference(95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC = forced vital capacity; PEF = peak expiratory flow. | ||||
| *p<0.05 (independent samples t tests). | ||||
| Log10 total IgE | 2.63 (0.049)(n = 106) | 1.77 (0.078)(n = 92) | −0.859 (−1.035 to 0.683) | <0.001* |
| FEV1 (litres) | 1.96 (0.026)(n = 112) | 2.03 (0.031)(n = 100) | 0.066 (−0.013 to 0.015) | 0.099 |
| FVC (litres) | 2.28 (0.026)(n = 112) | 2.30 (0.035)(n = 100) | 0.020 (−0.061 to 0.106) | 0.646 |
| FEV1/FVC | 0.86 (0.006)(n = 112) | 0.88 (0.006)(n = 100) | 0.023 (0.005 to 0.041) | 0.011* |
| PEF (l/s) | 4.14 (0.070)(n = 112) | 4.11 (0.085)(n = 100) | −0.031 (−0.246 to 0.185) | 0.779 |
| Inverse slope | 0.0199 (0.002)(n = 110) | 0.0472 (0.003)(n = 91) | 0.027 (0.019 to 0.035) | <0.001* |