Table II. P2X7 and early life wheezing.
Wheezing illnesses in the first 3 years of life were compared between low and normal P2X7 pore groups.
| P2X7 pore function | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheezing illnesses in first 3 years | Low (n = 48) |
Normal (n = 124) |
OR [95% CI] (Low Pore) |
P value |
| Any cause | 44% | 52% | 0.71 [0.36–1.38] | 0.31 |
| RSV detected | 19% | 31% | 0.50 [0.22–1.14] | 0.10 |
| HRV detected | 19% | 40% | 0.35 [0.16–0.79] | 0.01 |
RSV – respiratory syncytial virus
HRV – human rhinovirus
OR – odds ratio
CI – confidence interval