Table 3

Comparison of areas under the ROC curves and prediction of frequent wheeze

PredictorROC areap Value
ROC, Receiver operator characteristic; PMA, postmenstrual age.
Gestational age0.500.95
Birth weight0.490.81
Maternal smoking
    In pregnancy0.510.83
    After birth0.490.84
Family history of atopy0.460.34
Duration of
    Ventilation0.630.01
    Supplementary oxygen0.560.42
Oxygen dependency
    At 28 days0.550.08
    At 36 weeks0.530.47
    At discharge0.580.08
Chest radiograph score at 28 days
    Total0.620.02
    Fibrosis0.620.02
    Cystic elements0.540.17
    Hyperinflation0.570.17
Chest radiograph score at 36 weeks PMA
    Total0.650.005
    Fibrosis0.670.001
    Cystic elements0.590.007
    Hyperinflation0.520.67