Table 2.
Prevalence of various respiratory symptoms in patients with repaired oesophageal atresia and controls
| Variable | OA, n (%) | Controls, n (%) | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician-diagnosed asthma | 22 (30.1) | 477 (9.6) | 4.1 (2.4–6.8) |
| Asthma medication | 17 (23.9) | 432 (8.7) | 3.3 (1.9–5.8) |
| Wheezing last 12 months | 32 (44.4) | 825 (16.6) | 4.0 (2.5–6.4) |
| Recurrent wheeze | 21 (28.8) | 275 (5.5) | 6.9 (4.1–11.6) |
| Long-standing cough | 22 (30.1) | 573 (11.5) | 3.3 (2.0–5.5) |
| Cough with sputum production | 25 (34.2) | 633 (12.7) | 3.6 (2.2–5.8) |
| Chronic bronchitis | 10 (13.7) | 321 (6.4) | 2.3 (1.2–4.5) |
OA = oesophageal atresia, OR = odds ratio, 95% CI = 95% confidence interval.