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Predictors for treatment with systemic corticosteroids during exacerbations in 79 patients with asthma or COPD using multivariable logistic regression
| OR (95%CI) | P -value | |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1/FVC < 0.7 - yes vs no | 3.7 (1.1-11.7) | 0.03 |
| Very bothersome dyspnea - yes vs no | 2.9 (0.8-9.9) | 0.09 |
| Crackles - yes vs no | 4.3 (1.3-14.0) | 0.01 |
| Oxygen saturation (SpO2) < 93% - yes vs no | 5.7 (0.6-56.4) | 0.1 |
