Table 3

Breakdown of multiple regression analysis for bronchial hyperresponsiveness to methacholine

Model variableRegression coefficients95% CIPartial R2Model R2
rbm=reticular basement membrane.
log10 rbm thickness–2.53–5.09 to 0.030.210.21
log10 epithelial cell %–0.73–1.31 to –0.150.110.32
log10 eosinophil %–0.59–1.23 to 0.050.080.40