Table 2.
Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms Among Individuals with Severe vs Other Asthma
| Symptomsa | Severe Asthma | Other Asthma | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total n=744 | n=71 | n=673 | ||
| Any wheeze, ever | % | 97.2 | 94.5 | 0.572 |
| Any wheeze | % | 83.1 | 79.0 | 0.537 |
| Asthmatic wheeze | % | 64.8 | 47.7 | 0.008 |
| Recurrent wheeze | % | 52.1 | 36.3 | 0.010 |
| Persistent wheeze | % | 23.7 | 12.8 | 0.015 |
| Attacks of shortness of breath | % | 50.7 | 38.9 | 0.057 |
| Morning cough | % | 53.3 | 41.3 | 0.058 |
| Longstanding cough | % | 60.6 | 29.6 | <0.001 |
| Sputum production | % | 62.0 | 33.3 | <0.001 |
| Dyspnea mMRC ≥2b | % | 36.2 | 10.9 | <0.001 |
Notes: aAll symptoms occurred in the last 12 months unless otherwise stated. Bold figures indicate statistical significance. bGrade two or higher corresponds to the option where an individual gets breathless from walking at their own pace on the level or from less activity.
Abbreviation: mMRC, modified Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale.