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. 2006 Aug 7;62(3):260–264. doi: 10.1136/thx.2005.056333

Table 6 Odds ratios (OR) of developing two or more respiratory symptoms† according to baseline characteristics in asymptomatic subjects at baseline (using multivariate logistic regression analysis).

Characteristics OR (95% CI)
Factors
 AHR ⩽8 v >8 mg/ml 8.33 (2.65 to 26.16)***
 Non‐specific rhinitis 2.35 (0.90 to 6.11)*
 Rhinitis to animals 2.14 (0.81 to 5.64)
 Rhinitis to pollen 0.67 (0.24 to 1.84)
 Family history of asthma 1.15 (0.38 to 3.48)
Interaction terms
 Family history of asthma × rhinitis to pollen 6.31 (1.25 to 31.89)**

*p<0.1; **p<0.05; ***p<0.01.

†At least two of the following symptoms: wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough, respiratory complaints upon exertion.