Clinical characteristics of infants admitted to hospital with RSV LRTI aged <13 months (n = 140)
| Variable | |
|---|---|
| Boys | 77 (55%) |
| Premature | 41 (29%) |
| Median (range) age (weeks) | 7 (0–52) |
| Exclusively breast fed during infancy | 42 (30%) |
| On mechanical ventilation during RSV | 29 (21%) |
| Signs of airflow limitation during RSV LRTI | 84 (60%) |
| Parental history of atopy | 62 (44%) |
| Smoke exposure before or after RSV LRTI | 29 (21%) |