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Thorax 60:451-454 doi:10.1136/thx.2004.035774
  • Asthma

C reactive protein levels are increased in non-allergic but not allergic asthma: a multicentre epidemiological study

Table 4

 Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)* for the relationship between body mass index and HsCRP

Without adjustment for HsCRP With adjustment for HsCRP (quartiles)
Body mass index Allergic asthma Non-allergic asthma Allergic asthma Non-allergic asthma
*Adjusted for centre, age, sex, and smoking history.
<20 kg/m2 0.95 (0.31 to 2.87) 1.14 (0.37 to 3.46) 0.96 (0.32 to 2.92) 1.34 (0.43 to 4.20)
20–25 kg/m2 1 1 1 1
>25–30 kg/m2 1.24 (0.76 to 2.04) 1.24 (0.73 to 2.12) 1.32 (0.79 to 2.19) 1.25 (0.62 to 2.50)
>30 kg/m2 1.92 (0.99 to 3.71) 1.89 (1.00 to 3.60) 2.22 (1.09 to 4.51) 1.34 (0.43 to 4.20)
Per 5 kg/m2 increase 1.31 (1.03 to 1.66) 1.34 (1.06 to 1.71) 1.39 (1.08 to 1.81) 1.13 (0.87 to 1.48)

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