IL1B and asthma: The IL-1β levels were significantly elevated in the asthmatic group treated with saline (Ast+Sal, 28.06 ± 2.23) compared to both control groups (Ctl+Sal, 18.60 ± 4.62; Ctl+FOR, 17.21 ± 1.64), demonstrating the inflammatory effect of asthma induction.