Table 4

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

Without adjustment for HsCRPWith adjustment for HsCRP (quartiles)
Body mass indexAllergic asthmaNon-allergic asthmaAllergic asthmaNon-allergic asthma
*Adjusted for centre, age, sex, and smoking history.
<20 kg/m20.95 (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/m21111
>25–30 kg/m21.24 (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/m21.92 (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 increase1.31 (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)