Table 1 Variation of Serum IL-18 Expression According to Some Variables
From: Serum Interleukin-18 Expression in Children With Bronchial Asthma
| Â | Serum IL-18 [Median (IQR) pg/ml] | |
|---|---|---|
Variables | During Exacerbation | During Stability |
Serum Total IgE | ||
   Elevated | 125 (56) | 250 (80) |
   Normal | 140 (91.75) | 252.5 (134.75) |
   z | 0.578 | 0.483 |
   p | 0.598 | 0.642 |
Family History of Allergy | ||
   Positive | 125 (56) | 250 (109) |
   Negative | 112.5 (97.75) | 235 (80) |
   z | 0.521 | 0.869 |
   p | 0.611 | 0.894 |
Inhalation Corticosteroid Therapy | Â | |
   Positive | 125 (62) | 250 (75) |
   Negative | 100 (60) | 250 (98) |
   z | 0.663 | 0.111 |
   p | 0.536 | 0.936 |
Passive Smoking | Â | |
   Positive | 100 (71) | 250 (67.5) |
   Negative | 153 (62.5) | 265 (114.5) |
   z | 1.88 | 0.825 |
   p | 0.066 | 0.44 |