Table 4.
Comparison of the levels of asthma control and the follow-up outcomes between two groups
| PCT group | Control group | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Levels of asthma control |
|
|
|
| Controlled |
102 |
97 |
|
| Partly controlled |
20 |
19 |
|
| Uncontrolled |
6 |
11 |
|
| Total |
128 |
127 |
χ2 = 1.62 p > 0.05 |
|
Other follow-up outcomes |
|
|
|
| Secondary ED visits |
8 |
13 |
χ2 = 1.43 p > 0.05 |
| Hospital re-admissions |
5 |
8 |
χ2 = 0.75 p > 0.05 |
| Repeated needs for steroids or dosage increase* |
6 |
9 |
χ2 = 0.66 p >0.05 |
| Needs for antibiotics |
5 |
9 |
χ2 = 1.24 p > 0.05 |
| WBC, ×109/L |
8.68±2.47.2 |
8.32±2.93 |
t =1.08 p = 0.283 |
| PCT, ng/ml |
0.033 (0.024 ~ 0.039) |
0.036 (0.027 ~ 0.040) |
Z = 1.29 p = 0.071 |
| FEV1% | 68.20±10.21 | 70.17±8.89 | t = −1.64 p = 0.103 |
*Means IV, PO or Inhalation; Data are presented as M (QL ~ QU) or mean ± SD.