| Control (n = 202) | Asthmatic (n = 202) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age, yrs mean (SD) | 32.8 (10.2) | 34.9 (11.6) | 0.057* |
Males, no (%) | 86 (44%) | 89 (44%) | 0.841†|
BMI, kg/m2 mean (SD) | 22.8 (2.84) | 22.1 (3.03) | 0.020* |
Current smokers (%) | 3.4 | 12.4 | 0.001‡ |
Current drinkers (%) | 7.9 | 14.8 | <0.001‡ |