Table 2

Factors influencing the serum concentrations of lung specific proteins and IgE in children

Partial r2Regression coefficientp value
Surfactant associated protein B (μg/l)
    Swimming pool attendance0.1190.0630.0001
    Housing density0.0370.1780.0032
    Gender0.033−0.0730.0035
    Mould on bedroom walls0.032−0.1150.0049
    Sport practice (other than swimming)0.020−0.0470.021
    Model0.241
Surfactant associated protein A (μg/l)
    Age0.0590.0290.0004
    Swimming pool attendance0.0330.0430.0063
    Urban/rural area0.0260.0560.015
    Model0.118
Clara cell protein (μg/l)
    White/non-white0.052−0.0790.0009
    House with double-glazed windows0.017−0.0600.050
    Swimming pool attendance0.0160.0240.061
    Model0.085
Immunoglobulin E (UI/l)
    Gender0.021−0.1600.047