Table 3.
Odds ratios for the relationship between exposure to sulfur dioxide and emergency department visits for allergic rhinitis and asthma in the Zlatibor district, Serbia
| ED visits | Lags | OR* (95% CI) | OR† (95% CI) | OR‡ (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic respiratory diseases | Lag (0) | 1.53 (1.01–2.31), P=0.044 | 1.53 (1.00–2.34), P=0.049 | 1.62 (1.05–2.48), P=0.028 |
| Asthma with allergic rhinitis | Lag (−2) | 1.97 (1.03–3.77), P=0.041 | 1.97 (1.02–3.80), P=0.044 | 2.00 (1.03–3.88), P=0.042 |
*Crude; †Adjusted for temperature, humidity and air pressure on the same day; ‡Adjusted for temperature, temperature2 and humidity on the previous day. ED=Emergency department; OR=Odds ratio; CI=Confidence interval