Characteristics of study subjects
| Asthmatic subjects (n=10) | Healthy subjects (n=11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). sGaw measured in cm H2O−1.s−1. | ||
| Age (years) | 32.8 (5.1) | 30.2 (5.0) |
| M:F | 5:5 | 6:5 |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 90.8 (27.8) | 97.5 (10.5) |
| FEV1/FVC | 0.72 (0.14) | 0.80 (0.07) |
| sGaw (before deep inspiration) | 0.094 (0.037) | 0.154 (0.048) |