Multiple logistic regression for determinants of sputum eosinophilia in childhood asthma (n=171)
| Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value* | |
|---|---|---|
| *Wald statistic. | ||
| Significance of model: p=0.0001; area under ROC curve=0.729. | ||
| Infrequent episodic asthma | 1.69 (0.54 to 5.29) | 0.364 |
| Frequent episodic asthma | 2.35 (0.65 to 8.55) | 0.195 |
| Persistent asthma | 3.15 (0.83 to 12.01) | 0.092 |
| Inhaled corticosteroids | 2.34 (1.04 to 5.26) | 0.041 |
| Age | 1.11 (0.99 to 1.24) | 0.080 |
| Sex | 1.89 (0.95 to 3.79) | 0.07 |