Table 2.
Comparison of relevant clinical features between the two groups [n (%)/(±s)]
| project | NPPE group (n = 78) | PPE Group (n = 54) | t / χ2value | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | 54 (69.23) | 37 (68.52) | 0.008 | 0.931 |
| Maximum body temperature (℃) | 38.64 ± 0.69 | 38.66 ± 0.62 | 0.151 | 0.881 |
| Duration of fever (d) | 6.33 ± 3.99 | 8.89 ± 6.88 | 2.242 | 0.027 |
| Cough | 69 (88.46) | 48 (88.89) | 0.006 | 0.939 |
| Chest pain | 5 (6.41) | 6 (11.11) | 0.923 | 0.337 |
| chest tightness | 16 (20.51) | 28 (51.85) | 14.103 | 0.000 |
| Consciousness change | 4 (5.13) | 6 (11.11) | 1.631 | 0.202 |
| Course of illness before admission | ||||
| 1 ~ 4 d | 25 (32.05) | 25 (46.30) | 2.752 | 0.097 |
| 5 ~ 10 d | 36 (46.15) | 21 (38.89) | 0.468 | 0.494 |
| > 10d | 17 (21.79) | 8 (14.81) | 1.013 | 0.314 |
| CURB-65 score | 1.6 ± 0.9 | 2.2 ± 1.0 | 3.543 | 0.001 |
Fever: T > 37.4 ℃; t-test: Maximum body temperature, Duration of fever, CURB-65 score; χ2 test: Cough, Chest pain, Chest distress, Consciousness change, Course of illness before admission