Table 3.
Stated cause for exercise cessation among the three diagnostic groups.
| EFL | No (N = 61) | Yes (N = 87) | Total (N = 148) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic group | ||||
| DoE | 43 (70%) | 43 (49%) | 86 (58%) | 0.038∗ |
| Asthma | 11 (18%) | 27 (31%) | 38 (26%) | |
| Other | 7 (12%) | 17 (20%) | 24 (16%) | |
| Reason to stop | ||||
| Leg fatigue | 17 (28%) | 20 (23%) | 37 (25%) | 0.6311 |
| Dyspnea | 24 (39%) | 30 (35%) | 54 (36%) | |
| Fatigue | 11 (18%) | 23 (26%) | 34 (23%) | |
| Leg Fatigue +Dyspnea | 9 (15%) | 14 (16%) | 23 (16%) | |
∗Pearson’s χ2 test.