Table 4. Positive Likelihood Ratios (LR) for symptoms in Lung Cancer patients prior to diagnosis.
Symptom |
Pooled positive likelihood ratio for selected studies (95% confidence intervals) | TransHis positive likelihood ratios (95% confidence intervals) |
---|---|---|
Haemoptysis | 5.968 (3.183–11.189) | 51.76 (24.91–107.56) |
Dyspnoea | 2.138 (1.350–3.385) | 3.02 (1.72–5.32) |
Cough | 1.748 (1.290–2.369) | 1.09 (0.69–1.73) |
Chest pain | 1.756 (0.953–3.237) | 0.69 (0.17–2.73) |