Outcome at the age of 50 by recruitment groups
| Asthma remission (n=57) | Current asthma (n=65) | COPD (n=27) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MWB | 11/23 (48%) | 11/23 (48%) | 1/23 (4%) |
| WB | 24/43 (56%) | 16/43 (37%) | 3/43 (7%) |
| A | 17/49 (35%) | 24/49 (49%) | 8/49 (16%) |
| SA | 5/34 (15%) | 14/34 (41%) | 15/34 (44%) |
1/48 of the control group had COPD at the age of 50.
A, asthma; MWB, mild wheezy bronchitis; SA, severe asthma; WB, wheezy bronchitis.