Characteristics of persistent wheezers (group 1) and transient wheezers (group 2) at visit 2
| Group 1 (n = 20) | Group 2 (n = 18) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive prick test | 7/20 | 3/18 | 0.1 |
| Total IgE (IU/ml) | 102.87 (31.79) | 119.68 (56.3) | |
| Serum ECP (μg/l) | 35.31 (7.73) | 17.02 (2.38) | 0.01 |
| Total eosinophils | 491.25 (86.78) | 256.87 (49.18) | 0.01 |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 89.62 (6.38) | 103.11 (2.88) | 0.08 |
| FEF25–75 (% predicted) | 87.12 (13.64) | 104.22 (6.55) | 0.2 |
Values are expressed as mean (SEM).
ECP, eosinophilic cationic protein.