Table 2 Summary of the results of investigations performed
Test | Subjects tested (%) | Abnormal results (%) |
|---|---|---|
Hemogram | 44/44 (100) | 15/44 (34)–anemia |
Eosinophilia | 44/44 (100) | 6/44 (14) |
CXR | 44/44 (100) | 23/44 (52)–infiltration/atelectasis |
IgA, IgG, IgM | 38/44 (86) | 0/38 (0)–below normal |
IgE | 39/44 (88) | 21/39 (53)–high |
Esophageal pH monitoring | 10/44 (23) | 5/10 (50)–findings consistent with reflux |
Inhalant/food panel | 31/44 (70) | 3/31 (10)–positive |
ECHO | 30/44 (68) | 2/30 (7)–abnormal |
ppd | 17/44 (38) | 0/17 (0)–positive |
Sweat test | 10/44 (22) | 0/10 (0)–positive |
Chest CT | 5/44 (11) | 5/5 (100)–infiltration |
FOB | 3/44 (7) | 3/3 (100)–increased secretions |