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. 2013 Aug 5;5(5):395–400. doi: 10.4021/jocmr1543w

Table 2. Evaluation of the Number of Wheezing Episodes Based on Risk Factors.

Risk factors Number of Wheezing Episodes

Mean SS P-value
Gender
  female 3.61 2.27 0.0001
  male 6.11 2.94
Gestational week
  < 37 week 7.48 1.73 0.0001
  ≥ 37 - 42 week 3.95 2.74
Birth Weight
  < 2,500 g 6.96 2.17 0.0001
  ≥ 2,500 g 3.95 2.80
Duration of breastfeeding
  ≥ 6 months 3.75 2.80 0.0001
  < 6 months 7.18 1.76
Congenital Heart Disease
  absent 2.99 2.65 0.0001
  present 6.98 1.69
Family History of Atopy, Asthma
  absent 5.03 2.92 0.320
  present 5.76 3.15
Exposute to Cigarette Smoking
  absent 4.06 2.49 0.0001
  present 6.36 2.98
Pets at Home
  absent 5.50 2.87 0.0001
  present 1.94 1.49
House Warming Mode
  stove 6.42 2.43 0.0001
  central heating 2.74 2.28