Table 2 Comparison between asthmatics without IDA and asthmatics with IDA according to the pulmonary function test results
From: Iron status and its relation to lung function in pediatric asthmatics: a cross-sectional study
Pulmonary function test results interpretation | Asthmatics without IDA Group A (n=33) | Asthmatics with IDA Group B (n=17) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Normal pulmonary function test | 27 (81.8%) | 7 (41.2%) | 0.032* |
Restrictive airway disease | 1 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
Mild obstructive airway disease | 2 (6.1%) | 4 (23.5%) | |
Moderate obstructive airway disease | 1 (3.0%) | 3 (17.6%) | |
Moderately severe obstructive airway disease | 2 (6.1%) | 3 (17.6%) |