Table 2.
CONSORT diagram showing the allocation of patients during eligibility, enrolment, and follow-up phases.
| Randomization | 90 eligible patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Group A Thermal water |
Group B Mometasone |
|
| Enrolment | 54 | 36 |
| Drop-outs | 8 patients did not attend the follow-up | None |
| Present at follow-up | 46 | 36 |
| Drop-outs | 5 patients: resistance and mucociliary transport were impossible to assess | None |
| Completed a full valid follow-up | 41 | 36 |