Inhaled corticosteroids v placebo for persistent nocturnal cough†
| 75% improvement over baseline | Inhaled corticosteroids | Placebo | RBI (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †Abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Nights 3 and 4 | 55% | 45% | 20% (−34 to 122) | Not significant |
| Nights 15 and 16 | 71% | 35% | 104% (15 to 292) | 3 (2 to 14) |