Table 4.
Comparison of clinical markers for AR between the two groups
| Values | Good prognosis (n=295) | Poor prognosis (n=198) | t | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum IgE level (IU/mL) | 164.87 ± 45.32 | 198.56 ± 58.21 | 6.866 | P < 0.001 |
| Serum Albumin (g/dL) | 4.43 ± 0.35 | 4.31 ± 0.25 | 4.289 | P < 0.001 |
| Total Protein (g/dL) | 7.54 ± 0.58 | 7.35 ± 0.47 | 4.016 | P < 0.001 |
| ESR (mm/hour) | 17.55 ± 2.14 | 18.26 ± 3.46 | 2.568 | 0.011 |
| Eosinophil count (cells/μL) | 290.35 ± 68.92 | 320.76 ± 75.21 | 4.55 | P < 0.001 |
| Nasal cytology score | 2.98 ± 0.67 | 3.22 ± 0.81 | 3.49 | P < 0.001 |
| Total nasal symptom score | 7.16 ± 1.32 | 7.89 ± 1.67 | 5.125 | P < 0.001 |
| FEV1 (L) | 2.95 ± 0.45 | 2.88 ± 0.51 | 1.428 | 0.154 |
| FVC (L) | 3.25 ± 0.55 | 3.21 ± 0.62 | 0.604 | 0.546 |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 85.14 ± 3.29 | 84.64 ± 4.17 | 1.412 | 0.159 |
| Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (L/min) | 420.36 ± 35.46 | 418.11 ± 40.23 | 0.636 | 0.525 |
| Peak nasal inspiratory flow (L/min) | 68.32 ± 7.98 | 63.87 ± 8.54 | 5.828 | P < 0.001 |
| Forced Expiratory Flow 25-75% (L/s) | 3.57 ± 0.42 | 3.53 ± 0.52 | 0.801 | 0.424 |
AR, Allergic rhinitis; IgE, immunoglobulin E; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC, forced vital capacity.