Table 4.
Multivariable linear regression with ICS MPR as outcome variable and Foster score, age, sex, ACQ6 and common comorbidities (BMI, GERD and allergies) as exposure variables
| Variable | Multivariable | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 95% CI | P-value | |
| Foster Score | 0.00 | (0.00–0.01) | 0.006 |
| Age | 0.00 | (0.00–0.01) | 0.061 |
| Female | 0.04 | (-0.07–0.15) | 0.4 |
| ACQ6 | 0.01 | (-0.04–0.05) | 0.8 |
| BMI | 0.00 | (-0.01–0.01) | 0.6 |
| GERD | −0.13 | (-0.25–0.01) | 0.040 |
| Allergy | 0.06 | -0.05–0.17 | 0.3 |
Adjusted R2 = 0.155. ACQ6 Asthma Control Questionnaire 6, BMI Body Mass Index, GERD Gastroesophageal reflux (Proton-pump inhibitor-use), Allergy (Relevant symptoms plus either positive skin prick test or elevated specific Immunoglobulin E)