Table 1.
Demographics
| n = 120 | Controlled (n = 33) | Uncontrolled (n = 87) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y), median (Q1, Q3) | 11.05 (6.1, 15.0) | 11.15 (7.6, 15.0) | .92 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 20 (60.6%) | 52 (59.8%) | >.99 |
| Race and ethnicity, n (%) | .21 | ||
| White | 5 (15.1%) | 18 (20.7%) | |
| Black | 27 (81.8%) | 71 (81.6%) | |
| Hispanic | 1 (3.0%) | 1 (1.1%) | |
| Native American | 0 (0%) | 2 (2.3%) | |
| Residence type, n (%) | .90 | ||
| Apartment | 7 (21.2%) | 18 (20.7%) | |
| House | 23 (68%) | 23 (70%) | |
| Townhouse or duplex | 1 (3.0%) | 4 (4.6%) | |
| Trailer house | 1 (3.0%) | 5 (5.7%) | |
| No answer | 1 (3.0%) | 1 (1.1%) | |
| Carpet in house, n (%) | 19 (57.6%) | 61 (70.1%) | .19 |
| Pets, n (%) | 10 (30.3%) | 35 (40.2%) | .31 |
| Heating and air, n (%) | .31 | ||
| Central | 21 (63.6%) | 69 (79.3%) | |
| Window units | 0 (0%) | 2 (2.3%) | |
| Electric base board | 6 (18.2%) | 7 (8.0%) | |
| Heat pump | 2 (6.1%) | 3 (3.4%) | |
| Other | 4 (12.1%) | 5 (5.7%) | |
| No answer | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.1%) | |
| Inhaled corticosteroids, n (%) | 18 (54.5%) | 57 (65.5%) | .26 |
| ACT, mean (SD) | 21.54 (1.75) | 14.42 (3.37) | |
| FEV1, mean (SD) (n = 27) (5 Controlled) (22 Uncontrolled) |
2.54 (0.33) | 1.91 (0.73) | .01 |
| Positive viral tests, n (%) | 18 (58.1%) | 65 (75.6%) | .06 |
| Positive RV tests, n (%) | 10 (32.3%) | 36 (45.0%) | .22 |
| RV co-infections, n (%) | 4 (12.9%) | 14 (17.9%) | .72 |
Abbreviations: ACT, asthma control test; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; RV, rhinovirus.