Table 1 Demographic characteristics of preterm and term infants with bronchiolitis, Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital
Variables | Preterm infants (n = 74) | Term infants (n = 79) | *P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in months (mean ± SD) | 5.2 ± 4.1 | 7 ± 4.2 | 0.001 |
Sex | |||
Male | 36 (48.6%) | 41 (51.9%) | 0.747 |
Female | 38 (51.4%) | 38 (48.1%) | |
History of passive smoking | 46 (62.2%) | 41 (51.9%) | 0.253 |
Non-exclusive breast feeding | 32 (43.2%) | 27 (34.2%) | 0.319 |