| Variables | Number (N) | % | Male | % | Female | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHR - total of tested pts | 160 | 77 | 48.1 | 83 | 51.9 | |
| Positive | 61 | 38.8 | 24 | 39.3 | 37 | 60.7 |
| Negative | 99 | 61.2 | 53 | 53.5 | 46 | 46.5 |
| BHR in pts with asthma symptoms and normal FEV1 | 54 | 19 | 35.2 | 35 | 64.8 | |
| Positive | 42 | 77.8 | 12 | 28.6 | 30 | 71.4 |
| Negative | 12 | 22.2 | 7 | 58.3 | 5 | 41.6 |
| BHR in patients with rhinitis only | 106 | 58 | 54.7 | 48 45.3 | ||
| Positive | 19 | 18.0 | 12 | 63.2 | 7 36.8 | |
| Negative | 87 | 82.0 | 46 | 52.9 | 41 | 47.1 |