Table 2 Odds-ratio (OR) of clinical parameters for worsening of asthma control

≥ 3 points decrease in ACT score

3.105

1.385–6.959

0.006*

Escalation of asthma maintenance therapy by at least 1 GINA step

4.733

1.151–19.467

0.031*

Asthma uncontrolled

5.509

1.061–28.600

0.042*

Asthma from controlled to uncontrolled

7.532

2.268–25.013

 < 0.001*

Medical attendance for asthmatic exacerbation

–

–

–

Oral corticosteroid prescribed for exacerbation

–

–

–