Table 2.
Asthma exacerbations and asthma related events in the two groups. Values are numbers (%) of patients
| Stepdown group (n=130) | Control group (n=129) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value (ϰ2 test) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma exacerbations | 40 (31) | 33 (26) | 1.29 (0.75 to 2.23) | P=0.354 |
| Asthma related events: | ||||
| Visit to general practice | 45 (35) | 41 (32) | 1.14 (0.68 to 1.91) | P=0.629 |
| Home visit by general practitioner | 3 (2) | 6 (5) | 0.48 (0.12 to 1.98) | P=0.304 |
| Visit to accident and emergency department | 2 (2) | 1 (1) | 2 (0.18 to 22.3) | P=0.567 |
| Admission to hospital | 4 (3) | 1 (1) | 4.06 (0.45 to 36.86) | P=0.179 |