Table 4.
Effect of herbal mixture on secondary outcomes during the study course
| Outcomes | Day | Herbal mixture (%) | Placebo (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absence from school | 0 | 6 (25 %) | 5 (22.7 %) | 0.64 |
| 3 | 0 (0 %) | 2 (10 %) | ||
| 7 | 1 (4.7 %) | 1 (5 %) | ||
| 14 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0 %) | ||
| Physician visit | 0 | 24 (100 %) | 21 (100 %) | 0.85 |
| 3 | 1 (4.3 %) | 3 (15 %) | ||
| 7 | 3 (15 %) | 1 (5 %) | ||
| 14 | 0 (0%) | |||
| Need for β2 agonist (Salbutamol) | 0 | 19 (25 %) | 0.91 | |
| 3 | 21 (87 %) | |||
| 7 | 14 (58 %) | 18 (85 %) | ||
| 14 | 11 (45 %) | 14 (66%) | ||
| Oral prednisolone usage | 0 | 17 (70 %) | 20 (95 %) | 0.91 |
| 3 | 17 (70 %) | 19 (90 %) | ||
| 7 | 18 (75 %) | 19 (90 %) | ||
| 0 (0%) | 17 (70 %) | 18 (85 %) | ||
| Hospital admission | 20 (22.7 %) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0.97 |
| 19 (90 %) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | ||
| 7 | 0 (0%) | 1 (5 %) | ||
| 14 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |