Table 2. Clinical Signs and Symptoms in Diabetic and non-Diabetic Patientsa,b.
| Variables | DM & PTB (n = 36) | Non-DM & PTB (n = 112) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cough | 34 (94.4) | 106 (94.6) | 0.62 |
| Sputum production c | 25 (69.4) | 41 (36.6) | 0.0005 |
| Hemoptysis c | 12 (33.4) | 11 (9.8) | 0.001 |
| Night sweating | 20 (55.5) | 59 (52.7) | 0.45 |
| Fever | 22 (61.1) | 63 (56.2) | 0.37 |
| Dyspnea c | 16 (44.5) | 23 (20.5) | 0.005 |
| Weight loss | 17 (47.2) | 48 (42.8) | 0.39 |
a Abbreviations: DM & PTB, diabetes mellitus and with pulmonary tuberculosis.
b Data are presented as No. (%).
c Statistically significant