Table 2.
Effect of exercise training on cough related quality of life and psychological symptoms
| Baseline | 9 weeks | 6 months | 12 months | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCQ Physical |
|
|
|
|
|
| Exercise |
5.0 (1.0) |
5.3 (0.9) |
4.7 (1.4) |
4.8 (1.7) |
|
| Control |
5.0 (1.0) |
5.2 (0.8) |
4.8 (1.6) |
5.5 (1.1) |
0.33 |
| LCQ Psychological |
|
|
|
|
|
| Exercise |
4.9 (1.8) |
5.5 (1.3) |
5.2 (1.7) |
5.6 (1.2) |
|
| Control |
5.7 (1.3) |
5.8 (1.1) |
5.3 (1.8) |
6.2 (1.0) |
0.11 |
| LCQ Social |
|
|
|
|
|
| Exercise |
5.3 (2.7) |
4.6 (1.0) |
5.5 (2.2) |
3.1 (2.5) |
0.98 |
| Control |
4.8 (1.1) |
4.5 (0.9) |
5.3 (1.9) |
6.2 (1.2) |
|
| LCQ Total |
|
|
|
|
|
| Exercise |
15.2 (3.4) |
15.4 (2.1) |
15.4 (1.6) |
13.5 (3.1) |
|
| Control |
15.5 (1.2) |
15.5 (1.9) |
15.4 (3.6) |
17.9 (2.8) |
0.82 |
| HADS Anxiety |
|
|
|
|
|
| Exercise |
4.8 (3.4) |
4.6 (3.7) |
3.7 (2.9) |
3.1 (2.5) |
|
| Control |
4.4 (3.1) |
4.0 (2.7) |
3.7 (3.2) |
3.4 (3.5) |
0.19 |
| HADS Depression |
|
|
|
|
|
| Exercise |
3.1 (2.9) |
3.5 (3.4) |
2.7 (2.7) |
2.7 (2.7) |
|
| Control | 3.5 (2.8) | 3.2 (2.2) | 3.5 (3.3) | 2.9 (3.1) | 0.63 |
Data are mean (SD), p value represents difference between groups.
LCQ – Leicester cough questionnaire; HADS – Hospital anxiety and depression scale.