Table 1.
Summary of clinical and demographic data of hospitalised children with RV-C-only respiratory wheeze (n = 191).
| Asthmatic | Non-Asthmatic | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 2.9 ± 1.2 | 2.8 ± 1 | n.s. # |
| Sex (male %) | 78 | 73 | n.s |
| History of Eczema (%) | 45 | 20 | <0.01 |
| History of Hay Fever | 11 | 0 | <0.0001 |
| Median RV-C Log10 (copies/mL, IQR) | 5.8 (3.1–6.4) | 5.8 (3.8–6.8) | n.s. # |
| Length of Stay (median hours, IQR) | 7 (1–16) | 10 (2–16) | n.s. # |
# Comparison of continuous variables (independent samples t-test/Mann–Whitney U test); comparisons of proportions (Fisher’s exact test); n.s.: non-significant; SD: standard deviation; IQR: interquartile range.