Table 1 Demographic Data on the Two Groups of Study Children
From: Interleukin-12 Peripheral Blood Levels in Asthmatic Children
Demographic Data | Group A(n = 20) | Group B(n = 25) | p Value (Test) |
|---|---|---|---|
Males/females | 13/7 | 19/6 | .42 (chi-square) |
Median current age (yr) | 8.2 ± 3.1 | 10.5 ± 3.3 | .05 (Mann-Whitney) |
Family history of asthma | 12 (60%) | 12 (48%) | .42 (two-way ANOVA) |
Passive smoking | 8 (40%) | 7 (28%) | .4 (chi-square) |
Pets at home | 6 (30%) | 8 (32%) | .89 (chi-square) |
Inhaled corticosteroids | .52 (Fisher exact test) | ||
Budesonide | 10 (45%) | 12 (48%) | |
Fluticasone | 11 (55%) | 13 (52%) |