Table 1. Baseline Characteristics of Enrolled Participants.
| Characteristic | Value (N = 198) |
|---|---|
| Age, median (IQR), mo | 5.4 (1.9-13) |
| Female sex, No. (%) | 81 (41) |
| Nonwhite race, No. (%) | 98 (49) |
| Government insurance, No. (%) | 91 (46) |
| Any prior medical history, No. (%)a | 55 (28) |
| Intensive care unit stay during hospitalization, No. (%) | 69 (35) |
| Hospital length of stay, median (IQR), d | 2 (1-4) |
| ≥1 Medications prescribed at discharge, No. (%)b | 52 (26) |
Abbreviation: IQR, interquartile range.
a
Prior premature birth (n = 22), wheezing (n = 18), eczema (n = 12), other (n = 7).
b
Oral antibiotics (n = 36), β agonists (n = 18), systemic steroids (n = 2), inhaled steroids (n = 1).