Table 2 Underlying predisposing diseases in children with a history of recurrent pneumonia (RP), with and without non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CF BE)
From: Children with recurrent pneumonia and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
RP and non-CF BE (n = 21) | RP alone (n = 21) | P-value* | OR (95 % CI)** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chronic rhinosinusitis with post-nasal drip | ||||
No | 4 (19.0 %) | 6 (28.6 %) | 1 (ref) | |
Yes | 17 (81.0 %) | 15 (71.4 %) | 0.47 | 1.40 (0.30-6.45) |
Atopy | ||||
No | 8 (38.1 %) | 9 (42.9 %) | 1 (ref) | |
Yes | 13 (61.9 %) | 12 (57.1 %) | 0.75 | 0.79 (0.20-3.21) |
Total IgE at diagnosis, KU/L | 291.8 ± 363.1 | 278.5 ± 20.9 | 0.60 | |
Sensitisation to perennial allergens | ||||
No | 14 (66.7 %) | 17 (81.0 %) | 1 (ref) | |
Yes | 7 (33.3 %) | 4 (19.0 %) | 0.29 | 1.81 (0.41-7.93) |
Wheezing | ||||
No | 6 (28.6 %) | 3 (14.3 %) | 1 (ref) | |
Yes | 15 (71.4 %) | 18 (85.7 %) | 0.45 | 0.31 (0.06-1.69) |
IgA deficiency | ||||
No | 18 (85.7 %) | 18 (85.7 %) | 1 (ref) | |
Yes | 3 (14.3 %) | 3 (14.3 %) | 1 | 0.83 (0.14-5.09) |
Primary ciliary dyskinesia | ||||
No | 20 (95.2 %) | 21 (100 %) | ||
Yes | 1 (4.8 %) | 0 | 1 | NC |
Middle lobe syndrome | ||||
No | 14 (66.7 %) | 11 (52.4 %) | 1 (ref) | |
Yes | 7 (33.3 %) | 10 (47.6 %) | 0.35 | 0.66 (0.18-2.45) |
Heart disease | ||||
No | 18 (85.7 %) | 18 (85.7 %) | 1 (ref) | |
Yes | 3 (14.3 %) | 3 (14.3 %) | 1 | 1.71 (0.26-11.2) |
Tuberculosis infection | ||||
No | 21 (100.0 %) | 21 (100.0 %) | ||
Yes | 0 | 0 | 1 | NC |
Foreign body retention | ||||
No | 21 (100.0 %) | 21 (100.0 %) | ||
Yes | 0 | 0 | 1 | NC |