| Asthma (n = 467) | Control (n = 288) |
---|---|---|
Mean age, years | 40.8 ± 14.1 | 45.1 ± 0.7 |
   Range | 18-76 | 22-72 |
Sex, n (%) | Â | Â |
   Male | 185 (39.6) | 158 (55.0) |
   Female | 282 (60.4) | 130 (45.0) |
logeIgE, U/L | 5.24 ± 1.44 | 3.64 ± 1.10 |
Eosinophils,% | 1.63 ± 0.91 | 2.19 ± 0.93 |
Lung function | Â | Â |
   FEV1,% | 68.94 ± 37.88 | 90.6 ± 14.92 |
   FEV1/FVC,% | 63.93 ± 14.91 | 81.53 ± 9.52 |