Table 2. Number of respiratory infections, emergency visits, frequency of antibiotics usage, hospitalization and wheezing episodes.
| Outcomes | OM-85 BV (n=27) | Placebo (n=27) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of respiratory infections, months* | |||
| 3 | 0.92±0.87 | 0.74±1.02 | 0.26 |
| 6 | 1.62±1.47 | 1.03±1.34 | 0.94 |
| Number of emergency room consultations, months* | |||
| 3 | 0.81±1.21 | 1.29±1.48 | 0.17 |
| 6 | 1.77±1.80 | 2.03±1.76 | 0.58 |
| Use of antibiotics, months † | |||
| 3 | 10 (37.0) | 13 (48.1) | 0.58 |
| 6 | 13 (48.1) | 13 (48.1) | 1.00 |
| Hospital admissions, months † | |||
| 3 | 0 | 3 (11.1) | 0.23 |
| 6 | 1 (3.7) | 3 (11.1) | 0.61 |
| Wheezing, months † | |||
| 3 | 5 (18.5) | 5 (18.5) | 1.00 |
| 6 | 7 (25.9) | 7 (25.9) | 1.00 |
Results expressed as n (%) or mean±standard deviation.
* t test; † χ 2 tests.