Table 6
Multivariate regression analysis for within subject changes over 2 years
| Regression coefficient | 95% CI | |
| Change in % BMD from baseline for each 2log change in mean dose inhaled corticosteroid6-150 6-151 | ||
| L2–L4 | –0.82 | –1.43 to –0.21 |
| L2–L4 further adjusted for initial FEV1 | –0.80 | –1.45 to –0.15 |
| Neck of femur | –0.21 | –0.95 to 0.53 |
| Reference group: change in % BMD at L2–L4 from baseline with each change in % predicted lung function6-151 | ||
| Mean morning PEF | 0.05 | –0.001 to 0.10 |
| Mean FEV1 | 0.03 | –0.03 to 0.09 |
