Table 4

Evolution of AD in 176 children: retrospective analysis aimed at identifying the associated risk factors linked to the appearance of RC and asthma, made through the evaluation of the odds correct ratio (OR) of models of logistic regression applied to the data.

Dependent variables

Covariate

OR

OR LCL 95%

OR UCL 95%

P

RC onset

Asthma onset

2.764

1.108

6.896

0.029

Female

0.461

0.212

1.001

0.050

Asthma onset

RC onset

2.616

1.034

6.617

0.042

Inhalant sensitization

4.219

1.191

14.948

0.026

Logistic regression applied to characterize risk factors or protective factors from asthma and RC.

Atopic dermatitis (AD); lower confidence limit (LCL); odds ratio (OR); rhinoconjunctivitis (RC); upper confidence limit (UCL).

Ricci et al. Clinical and Molecular Allergy 2010 8:8   doi:10.1186/1476-7961-8-8