Statistically significant differences were observed in favor of BIS over montelukast in the percentage of patients requiring oral steroids at @ weeks ( @ % vs @ % ; P = @ ) , the rate ( number/patient/year ) of additional courses of medication ( @ vs @ ; P = @ ) , the rate of additional oral steroid therapy ( @ vs @ ; P = @ ) , and caregivers ' ability to manage the patient 's symptoms ( P = @ ) .