Table 1 Patient characteristics

Age (years)

3.1 ± 1.4

3.1 ± 1.3

n.s.

Sex

Male: 14

Male: 13

n.s.

Female: 6

Female: 7

Cases of atopic asthma

14

14

n.s.

Mite-specific IgE (UA/mL)

6.3 ± 21.0

8.9 ± 22.7

n.s.

Regular treatment for asthma prior to admission

None: 5

None: 6

n.s.

Montelkast or Pranlukast: 15

Montelkast or Pranlukast: 14

Inhaled corticosteroids: 10

Inhaled corticosteroids: 6

Passive smoking

5

6

n.s.

Pet-keeping

4

2

n.s.