Is Neck Circumference Associated with Asthma Severity in Adolescence?

The association between asthma and the risk factors studied was assessed by logistic regression analysis at a 5% statistical significance. Results Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that after allowing for sex, age and family history of asthma, neck circumference (NC>90th percent...

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2018-02, Vol.141 (2), p.AB104-AB104
Main Authors: Oliveira, Heloisa N., Rosemberger, Jessica, Bonfim, Alanne M.S., Salata, Natalia A., Vieira, Amanda M., Cardoso, Maria Regina A., Ciaccia, Maria Celia C., Rullo, Vera E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Adverse childhood experiences
Asthma
Child development
Neck
Regression analysis
Teenagers
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Summary:The association between asthma and the risk factors studied was assessed by logistic regression analysis at a 5% statistical significance. Results Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that after allowing for sex, age and family history of asthma, neck circumference (NC>90th percentile) was associated with severe asthma (odds ratio; [95% confidence interval] (2.09 [1.13-3.86]; p =0.018).
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2017.12.333