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SUBJECT CHARACTERISTICS
| Total Enrolled (n = 112) | RSV Positive (n = 14) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD | 72 ± 10 | 75 ± 11 |
| Female, % | 51 | 57 |
| White, % | 97 | 97 |
| Exposed to children, % | 62 | 73 |
| Active smokers | 13 | 0 |
| Pack-years, mean ± SD | 54 ± 30 | 42 ± 23 |
| Influenza vaccine, % | 97 | 100 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine % | 97 | 100 |
| FEV1,% predicted | 44 ± 19 | 39 ± 12 |
| Chronic sputum, % | 47 | 43 |
| Oral steroids, % | 20 | 36 |
| Inhaled steroids, % | 67 | 86 |
| Home oxygen, % | 47 | 57 |
Definition of abbreviation: RSV = respiratory syncytial virus.
