Table 1 Patient characteristics

Median age, years (range)

35.2 (12–71)

Sex female:male (ratio)

1:1.5 (40:60)

Median weight, kg (range)

60.6 (35–100)

Height, cm (range)

158.7 (137–176)

Patients received nebulized beta₂-agonist alone

30% (n = 30)

Patients received nebulized beta₂-agonist and ipratropium bromide

53% (n = 53)

Patients received intravenous hydrocortisone

17% (n = 17)

Patients received combination beta₂-agonist and steroid inhaler on discharge

100% (n = 100)

Patients discharged home after completing treatment in emergency room

87% (n = 87)

Patients admitted to emergency room observation ward (maximum 24-h stay)

13% (n = 13)