N N 28 28
First paediatrician visit (months, mean & range) First paediatrician visit (months, mean & range) 10 (5-16) 10 (5-16)
Gender (M/F) Gender (M/F) 22/6 22/6
First rattle episode (months, mean & range) First rattle episode (months, mean & range) 4 (0-11) 4 (0-11)
Frequency of rattling (often/sometimes/rarely) Frequency of rattling (often/sometimes/rarely) 21/4/2 21/4/2
Time between rattling episodes (<1week/2-3weeks/>1month) Time between rattling episodes (<1week/2-3weeks/>1month) 18/7/2 18/7/2
Started with cold (yes/no) Started with cold (yes/no) 18/9 18/9
Age at first cold (months, mean & range) Age at first cold (months, mean & range) 3.6 (0-8) 3.6 (0-8)
Medication used Without effect Without effect With effect
Bronchodilators 19 (70.37%) 19 (70.37%) 7 (25.93%)
Inhaled corticosteroids 12 (44.44%) 12 (44.44%) 8 (29.63%)
Leukotriene receptor antagonist 1 (3.70%) 1 (3.70%) 0