Age, sex, ethnicity of subjects, and indications for bronchoscopy
| Wheeze | Stridor | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 30 | 13 |
| Age (months) [median (range)] | 25.5 (6–58) | 14 (3–42) |
| Males | 17 (57%) | 9 (69%) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Caucasian | 25 (84%) | 8 (62%) |
| Afro-Caribbean | 1 (3%) | 2 (15%) |
| Indian | 0 | 1 (8%) |
| Arabic | 2 (7%) | 2 (15%) |
| Chinese | 1 (3%) | 0 |
| Mixed Indian/Caucasian | 1 (3%) | 0 |
| Previous hospital admission for acute wheeze | 19 (63%) | 0 |
| Indication for FOB | ||
| Exclude other diagnoses and/or identify upper airway abnormality | 30 | 0 |
| Identify cause of stridor | 0 | 13 |