Odds ratios for predicting complications after acute childhood cough
| SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS | POSITIVE ODDS RATIO | NEGATIVE ODDS RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Added chest signs | 2.78 | 1.0 |
| Fever | 4.65 | 1.0 |
| Tachypnea | 3.80 | 1.0 |
| Attends day care | 1.0 | NA |
| Illness severity | 1.34 | NA |
| Lives with smoker | 1.0 | NA |
| Social deprivation | 1.0 | NA |
| Known to have asthma | 2.90 | NA |
NA—not applicable.
Data from Hay et al.15