Table 7.
Relationship of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Status to Late Respiratory Disease
| No or Mild BPD | Moderate or Severe BPD | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of surveys completed | 3 (2–4) | 3 (2–4) | 0.31 |
| Last survey completed, age, mo | 24 (18–24) | 24 (18–24) | 0.94 |
| Number of children with one or more emergency department visits | 167 (48.4%) | 142 (58.7%) | 0.01 |
| Number of children with one or more emergency department visits for respiratory reasons | 120 (34.8%) | 106 (43.8%) | 0.10 |
| Number of children with one or more hospitalizations | 96 (27.8%) | 98 (40.5%) | <0.01 |
| Number of children with one or more hospitalizations for respiratory reasons | 64 (18.6%) | 75 (31.0%) | <0.01 |
| Diuretic use | 5 (1.4%) | 13 (5.4%) | 0.01 |
| Bronchodilator use | 87 (25.2%) | 99 (40.9%) | <0.01 |
| Inhaled steroid use | 46 (13.3%) | 58 (24.0%) | <0.01 |
| Age when successfully taken off oxygen, d | 59 (32–107.5) | 180 (98.5–326) | <0.01 |
Definition of abbreviation: BPD = bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Data are presented as count (percent) or median (interquartile range).