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Table 4 Number of subjects with asthma exacerbations, according to visit frequency

From: Regular follow-up visits reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation requiring admission in Korean adults with asthma

Parameters

Number of subjects experienced asthma exacerbation in infrequent visitor (%)

Number of subjects experienced asthma exacerbation in frequent visitor (%)

P value

General ward admission

7504 (3.2)

22,697 (4.6)

< 0.001

ER admission

2881 (1.2)

13,876 (2.8)

< 0.001

ICU admission

596 (0.3)

1958 (0.4)

< 0.001

Total

232,783 (100.0)

496,560 (100.0)

 
  1. ER emergency room, ICU intensive care unit