Table 1.
Clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients included in the study.
| Characteristic | All Participants (n = 154) | Post-COVID (n = 77) | Non-COVID (n = 77) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 33 ± 5 (18–40) | 33 ± 6 (18–40) | 33 ± 5 (18–40) | 0.999 |
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 76 (49%) | 38 (49%) | 38 (49%) | 1.000 |
| Female | 78 (51%) | 39 (51%) | 39 (51%) | |
| Symptoms | ||||
| Cough | 66 (43%) | 28 (36%) | 38 (49%) | 0.262 |
| Dyspnea | 54 (35%) | 25 (32%) | 29 (38%) | |
| Chest pain | 38 (25%) | 18 (23%) | 20 (34%) | |
| Fatigue | 55 (36%) | 33 (43%) | 22 (29%) | |
| Factors affecting lung capacity | ||||
| Obesity | 17 (11%) | 8 (10%) | 9 (12%) | 0.952 |
| Thoracic malformations | 5 (3%) | 2 (3%) | 3 (4%) | |
| Smoking habit | 39 (25%) | 17 (22%) | 22 (29%) | |