Comparison of prescription uptake and measures of asthma control
| >80% prescription uptake | <80% prescription uptake | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEV1 (%) | 81.5 | 78.5 | 0.38 |
| BDR % | 5.3 | 8.7 | 0.81 |
| FeNO(ppb) | 22.5 | 28.8 | 0.20 |
| ACT** | 15 | 13 | 0.14 |
| MARS* | 24 | 22 | 0.10 |
| PAQLQ | 3.2 | 4.4 | 0.23 |
| Oral steroids in past 12 months | 7 | 7.5 | 0.80 |
| Hospital admissions in past 12 months | 1 | 2 | 0.98 |
Data presented as median. Mann-Whitney test used to compare the groups. P value <0.05 is taken as significant.*Max score 25 with higher scores indicating better self-reportedadherence.**Max score 25, with higher scores indicating better asthma control.