Table 1.
Comparison of respiratory signs and symptoms among study groups
| Symptoms/signs | Exposed group | Unexposed group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cough | 42 | 26 | 0.03 |
| Sputum | 12 | 4 | 0.04 |
| Dyspnea | 28 | 16 | 0.04 |
| Cough + sputum | 9 | 2 | 0.03 |
| Cough + dyspnea | 19 | 11 | 0.11 |
| Sputum + dyspnea | 16 | 3 | <0.001 |
| Sputum + dyspnea + cough | 7 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Whizzing | 18 | 7 | 0.02 |
| Crackle | 3 | 2 | 0.68 |
| Rhonchi | 2 | 1 | 0.62 |