Table 3 Univariate analysis of risk factors for severe AEBA
Variable | Severity of asthma attack | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mild/Moderate (n = 46) | Severe (n = 18) | ||
Age > 50 years | 22 (47.8) | 14 (77.8) | 0.125 |
Male sex | 15 (32.6) | 8 (44.4) | 0.375 |
Smoking history | 19 (41.3) | 6 (33.3) | 0.557 |
Regular use of ICS | 35 (76.1) | 10 (55.6) | 0.106 |
Bacterial agent | 22 (47.8) | 8 (44.4) | 0.807 |
  H. influenzae | 13 (28.3) | 4 (22.2) | 0.758 |
  S. pneumoniae | 3 (6.5) | 3 (16.7) | 0.807 |
  M. pneumoniae | 4 (8.7) | 1 (5.6) | > 0.999 |
Viral agent | 17 (37.0) | 1 (5.6) | 0.080 |
 Influenza virus | 3 (6.5) | 6 (9.4) | 0.012 |
 Rhinovirus | 8 (17.4) | 2 (11.1) | 0.712 |