Frequency of respiratory symptoms in childhood: comparison of data for subjects with and without dampness in the home in childhood
| Childhood data | Dampness in childhood (n=26) | No dampness in childhood (n=122) |
|---|---|---|
| Five or more asthma attacks in the last 12 months | 16 (61.5%) | 46 (37.7%)5-153 |
| Three or more weeks of lost school per year | 6 (23.1%) | 8 (6.7%)5-153 |
| Frequent cough with exercise | 19 (79.2%) | 64 (55.2%)5-153 |
| Frequent cough at night without a cold | 12 (46.2%) | 30 (25.9%)5-153 |
↵5-153 p<0.05 (Fisher’s exact test).