Table 3 Induced Sputum Parameters of the Study Patients Grouped According to Act Score
Totally controlled | Partially controlled | Uncontrolled | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline | ||||
Induced sputum eosinophil > 3%, n/N (%) | 0/5 (0) | 5/21 (23) | 6/21 (29) | 0.398 |
Induced sputum neutrophil (%) median (1st and 3rd quartiles) | 26 (10-44) | 22 (9-45) | 33 (15-57) | 0.490 |
3rd month follow up | ||||
Induced sputum eosinophil > 3% n/N (%) | 2/4 (50) | 4/15 (27) | 3/11 (27) | 0.644 |
Induced sputum neutrophil (%) median (1st and 3rd quartiles) | 42 (29-53) | 28 (18-56) | 46 (18-64) | 0.810 |