Table 3.
Association between bacteria and viruses and wheezy episodes in children up to age 3 years
| Wheezy episodes | Bacteria | P value | Virus | P value | Bacteria adjusted for viruses | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.9 (1.9 to 4.3) | <0.001 | 2.8 (1.7 to 4.4) | <0.001 | 2.5 (1.0 to 6.2) | 0.049 |
| ≤4 episodes | 3.5 (2.0 to 6.3) | <0.001 | 3.5 (2.0 to 6.0) | <0.001 | 4.0 (1.4 to 11.6) | 0.012 |