Number | 9 | 24 | 12 |
Age years | 9.1 (7.7–12.8) | 10.6 (8.9–12.1) | 12.9 (9.9–14) |
Sex (male/female) | 4/5 | 15/9 | 9/3 |
Atopic n (%) | NA | 16 (67) | 11 (92) |
Sensitisation to aeroallergens n (%) | NA | 12 (50) | 9 (75) |
Sensitisation to food allergens n (%) | NA | 6 (25) | 2 (17) |
Age at diagnosis years | NA | 1 (0.9–2) | 1 (0.6–1.9) |
Regular inhaled steroids | NA | 24 | 12 |
Inhaled steroids µg per day eq BDP | NA | 1000 (800–1150) | 1000 (900–1250) |
Exacerbations in the past 12 months | NA | 6 (5–10) | 0.5 (0–2.3)# |
FEV1 (% predicted) | NA | 79 (74–91.5) | 71.5 (66.8–74.8)¶ |