Demographic details of study group
| Demographic parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| Gender | M 29/52 (55.8%) F 23/52 (44.2%) |
| Age | 11.5±2.7 years |
| Competitive athlete | 8 (15.4%) |
| Past hospital admission | 1 (1.9%) |
| Past oral corticosteroids | 6 (11.5%) |
| Current medications | |
| Salbutamol | 50 (96.2%) |
| Inhaled corticosteroids | 21 (40.4%) |
| Combined inhaled corticosteroids/long acting β agonists | 8 (15.4%) |
| Leukotriene inhibitors | 4 (7.7%) |
| Past consultations | |
| General practitioner | 52 (100%) |
| Paediatrician | 29 (55.8%) |
| Allergist | 18 (34.6%) |
| Ear, nose, and throat | 5 (9.6%) |
| Cardiologist | 5 (9.6%) |
| Past investigations | |
| Allergy tests | 22 (42.3%) |
| Chest x ray | 18 (34.6%) |
| Electrocardiogram | 5 (9.6%) |
| Pulmonary function test (not including exercise test) | 3 (5.8%) |