Table 5. Multivariable logistic regression analysis for severe asthma
Variable OR (95% CI) p-value
Age 1.11 (0.91-1.34) 0.31
Aeroallergen sensitization 0.44 (0.15-1.32) 0.14
BMI, z-score 1.01 (0.65-1.58) 0.96
Eosinophils (/ml) 1.01 (0.99-1.01) 0.23
Serum periostin level 1.10 (1.04-1.15) <0.001
Abbreviations: BMI: Body mass index; CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio Abbreviations: BMI: Body mass index; CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio Abbreviations: BMI: Body mass index; CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio