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t Test (for paired data) for a difference in mean bone conduction hearing loss (better ear) in COPD cases and controls
| COPD cases and controls tested by PTA | Mean bone conduction hearing loss (better ear) in dB |
|---|---|
| COPD cases N=97 | 27.9 (SD 14.2)* |
| Controls N=97 | 23.7 (SD 13.5) |
*Significant difference p=0.006.
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; PTA, pure tone audiometry.
