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Table 2 Crude odds ratio (COR) for factors associated with frequent asthma exacerbation

From: Assessment of predictors for acute asthma attack in asthmatic patients visiting an Ethiopian hospital: are the potential factors still a threat?

Factors

COR (95% CI)

P value

Recurrent respiratory tract infections

2.953 (1.117–7.810)

0.029

Presence of chronic sinusitis

3.437 (1.256–9.405)

0.016

Presence/ history of obstructive sleep apnea

3.394 (1.464–7.869)

0.004

Presence of gastro esophageal reflux disease

3.474 (1.556–7.756)

0.002

Presence of psychological dysfunctioning

3.205 (1.359–7.562)

0.008

Ongoing allergen exposure

2.778 (1.143–6.749)

0.024

Exposure to occupational sensitizers

2.969(1.224–7.202)

0.016

use of salicylates, NSAIDS, B-blockers, ACE inhibitors

1.671 (0.721–3.872)

0.231

Adherence

 Very good

0.043

 Good

3.840 (0.657–2.429)

0.135

 Poor

1.412 (0.222–8.990)

0.715

 Presence of pet animals at home

1.123 (0.516–2.446

0.769

 Residency

1.455 (0.653–3.242)

0.359