Percentage of lactulose (L) and mannitol (M) recovered from the urine and L:M ratio in asthmatic patients and control subjects
| Patients (n = 32) | Controls (n = 32) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results expressed as median (interquartile range). | |||
| Volume of urine (l) | 0.25 (0.11–0.45) | 0.15 (0.08–0.27) | NS |
| L | 2.29 (0.91–4.07) | 0.69 (0.45–1.08) | 0.002 |
| M | 11.82 (5.70–15.65) | 11.28 (6.38–16.82) | NS |
| L:M | 0.20 (0.11–0.40) | 0.06 (0.04–0.09) | 0.001 |