Type of event | Before* (Mean ± SD) | After* (Mean ± SD) | P values (paired t-test) |
Exacerbation requiring SCS** | 12.4±36.4 | 4.3±9.7 | p<0.0001 |
Hospitalization | 0.7±6.5 | 0.1±0.6 | p=0.0091 |
ER visit | 3.1±17.8 | 1.4±8.0 | p=0.0006 |
Unscheduled hospital visit | 6.1±18.9 | 2.0±7.8 | p<0.0001 |
Absenteeism (work / school) | 1.8±7.4 | 0.3±1.4 | p<0.0001 |
*converted and standardized in 1 year, **systemic corticosteroids