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Table 4 Multiple (binary logistic regression) analysis of baseline and 4-month followup variables associated with serious and moderate exacerbations in subsequent follow-ups

From: Predictive factors for moderate or severe exacerbations in asthma patients receiving outpatient care

Analysis of baseline variables associated with SEs the following year

 

OR

CI 95%

p

Prior serious exacerbations(4 months prior to baseline visit)

4.218

1.536–11.588

0.005

Technique

3.572

1.324–9.638

0.012

Analysis of baseline variables associated with MEs the following year

Prior moderate exacerbations (4 months prior to baseline visit)

2.909

1.542–5.489

0.001

Analysis of 4-month follow-up variables associated with SEs at 4 to 12 months

 

OR

CI 95%

p

Prior serious exacerbations (0–4 months)

6.889

2.018–23.512

0.002

Analysis of 4-month follow-up variables associated with MEs at 4 to 12 months

Prior moderate exacerbations (0–4 months)

1.702

1.146–2.529

0.008