Episodic inhaled corticosteroids v placebo for episodic viral wheeze in children*
| Outcomes at ≤4 months | Episodic steroids | Placebo | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exacerbations requiring emergency department visit | 62% | 89% | 30% (3 to 50) | 4 (2 to 22) |
| RBI (CI) | NNT (CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Parent preferred treatment | 75% | 48% | 55% (15 to 109) | 4 (3 to 10) |








