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Table 2 Point Estimates of Airway Hyperresponsiveness in All Patients When Grouped as BMI 30 to 34.9, BMI 35 to 39.9, and BMI ≥ 40 Compared with BMI <30

From: Is Obesity Associated with an Increased Risk for Airway Hyperresponsiveness and Development of Asthma?

BMI

Odds Ratio

95% CI

p Value

30-34.9

1.09

0.76-1.54

.64

35-39.9

1.50

0.92-2.46

.10

≥40

2.78

1.56-4.94

.0005

  1. BMI = body mass index; CI = confidence interval.