Table 1 |
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Subject Characteristics |
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Young (n = 12) |
Older (n = 6) |
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Age (years, range given)* |
27 (20-35) |
64 (58-70) |
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Duration of disease |
17 (6-30) |
37 (4-65) |
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FEV1 (L)* |
3.35 (+/- 0.81) |
2.24(+/- 0.28) |
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FEV1 % Predicted |
86 (+/- 14.7) |
81 (+/- 16.46) |
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FVC (L)* |
4.28 (3.99-5.02) |
3.24 (+/- 0.71) |
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FVC % Predicted |
100 (+/- 12.15) |
89 (+/- 12.62) |
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WBC (106cells/mL) |
5.55 (4.75-6.85) |
5.6 (5.13-6) |
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Absolute Eosinophil Count (cells/mL) |
204 (+/- 127.75) |
114 (+/- 82.95) |
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Positive Allergy Testing+ |
11/12 |
6/6 |
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Inhaled Corticosteroid Use |
6/12 |
4/6 |
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Data are presented as mean values (+/- standard deviation; t-test) or median values (25%-75% interval; Mann-Whitney Rank-Sum). *Statistically significant difference between young subjects and older subjects (p < 0.05). +At least one positive skin prick test result for grass, mold, ragweed, tree, cat, dog, or dust mite. |
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Nyenhuis et al. Immunity & Ageing 2010 7:8 doi:10.1186/1742-4933-7-8 |
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