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Reasons for Treatment Failures
| Reason | Age < 30 (n = 64) [n (%)] | Age ≥ 30 (n = 100) [n (%)] | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma exacerbation | 41 (64.1) | 49 (49.0) | 0.077 |
| Use of inhaled, oral, parental steroids | 40 (62.5) | 47 (47.0) | 0.056 |
| Emergency treatment or hospitalization | 8 (12.5) | 6 (6.0) | 0.162 |
| Decreased lung function | 34 (53.1) | 58 (58.0) | 0.629 |
| Increased asthma rescue medication use | 9 (14.1) | 26 (26.0) | 0.080 |
| Physician clinical judgment for safety reasons | 32 (50.0) | 37 (37.0) | 0.108 |
