Table 1.
Distribution of characteristics of patients with asthma (N = 200) and COPD (N = 190).
| Characteristics | Patient with asthma | Patient with COPD |
|---|---|---|
| N (%) Mean SD | N (%) Mean SD | |
| Age | 36.23 ± 10.19 | 47.06 ± 10.91 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 46 (23.0) | 116 (61.1) |
| Female | 154 (77.0) | 74 (38.9) |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 86 (43.0) | 79 (41.6) |
| Married | 114 (57.0) | 111 (58.4) |
| Education level | ||
| Pre-university | 153 (76.5) | 131 (68.9) |
| University level | 47 (23.5) | 59 (31.1) |
| BMI | ||
| Normal | 59 (29.5) | 4 (2.1) |
| Overweight | 138 (69.0) | 46 (24.2) |
| Obese | 3 (1.5) | 140 (73.7) |
| Family history of respiratory diseases | ||
| Yes | 31 (15.5) | 17 (8.9) |
| No | 169 (84.5) | 173 (91.1) |
| Smoking (lifetime) | ||
| Yes | 24 (12.0) | 141 (74.2) |
| No | 176 (88.0) | 49 (25.8) |
| Previous hospital admission for exacerbation | ||
| Yes | 48 (24.0) | 15 (7.9) |
| No | 152 (76.0) | 175 (92.1) |
| Comorbid illness | ||
| None | 153 (76.5) | 141 (74.2) |
| Anemia | 14 (7.0) | 9 (4.7) |
| Hypertension | 22 (11.0) | 24 (12.6) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 8 (4.0) | 16 (8.4) |
| Dysrhythmia | 3 (1.5) | 0 (0) |