Table 3

Binary multiple logistic regression analysis for the likelihood of poor symptom control (ACT/CACT <20) at follow-up (n=175)

VariableOR95% CIP value
Age (years)1.020.89 to 1.170.79
Male1.330.59 to 2.990.50
≥1 asthma attack in 6 months preceding clinic review1.020.40 to 2.580.97
ACT/CACT <20 at clinic review4.371.86 to 10.250.001
FEV1 z-score at clinic review1.220.76 to 1.940.41
FEV1/FVC z-score at clinic review0.700.43 to 1.140.15
FeNO (ppb) at clinic review1.000.98 to 1.010.55
Deprivation index of registered practice0.790.68 to 0.930.003
BMI ≥91st centile (overweight/obese)0.820.32 to 2.110.69
AMR at baseline1.090.37 to 3.270.88
Ethnicity (reference ethnic group=white)
 Black1.850.22 to 15.280.57
 Asian0.980.31 to 3.080.97
 Mixed/other0.420.04 to 5.100.50
  • ACT, asthma control test; AMR, asthma medication ratio; BMI, body mass index; CACT, childhood asthma control test; FeNO, fraction of exhaled nitric oxide; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity.