Table 3.
Health status of the two groups as measured by validated instruments and short asthma morbidity score
| Stepdown group | Control group | Difference (95% CI) | P value (t test) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's respiratory questionnaire | (n=110) | (n=119) | ||
| Difference of maximum score from baseline (SD) | 7.53 (10.68) | 7.40 (11.95) | 0.13 (-2.76 to 3.03) | P=0.929 |
| Short asthma questionnaire morbidity score | (n=120) | (n=122) | ||
| Difference of maximum score from baseline (SD) | 1.59 (1.96) | 1.43 (2.00) | 0.16 (-0.34 to 0.66) | P=0.537 |
| EuroQol | (n=108) | (n=111) | ||
| Difference of lowest score from baseline (SD) | -7.00 (13.04) | -9.32 (16.69) | 2.32 (-1.67 to 6.32) | P=0.252 |