Table 1 Descriptive statistics of children with bronchiectasis (n = 46)a
n = 46 | |
|---|---|
Age (years) | 7.5 ± 2.6 |
Male | 29 (63.0) |
Currently on medication | 28 (60.9) |
Inhaled steroids | 6 (13.0) |
Bronchodilators | 7 (15.2) |
Oral steroids | 1 (2.2) |
Antibiotics | 12 (26.1) |
Other | 2 (4.3) |
Number of doctor visits in the last 12 months | |
< 5 times | 12 (26.1) |
5–9 times | 18 (39.1) |
10–20 times | 11 (23.9) |
> 20 times | 5 (10.9) |
Children with a single parent | 8 (17.4) |
Average household income | |
< $25,000 AUD | 9 (18.2) |
$26,000–$50,000 AUD | 5 (10.9) |
$51,000–$75,000 AUD | 1 (2.2) |
> $76,000 AUD | 31 (67.4) |
Families with a smoker | 10 (21.7) |