TABLE 2.
Prevalence of comorbidities among bronchiectasis patients with and without CRS*
| Bronchiectasis (+)/CRS (+) | Bronchiectasis (+)/CRS (−) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects (n) | 408 | 492 | |
| Allergic rhinitis/atopy | 97 (23.8%) | 65 (13.2%) | <0.01 |
| Antibody deficiency | 58 (14.2%) | 37 (7.5%) | <0.01 |
| Asthma | 147 (36.0%) | 129 (26.2%) | <0.01 |
| COPD | 108 (26.5%) | 104 (21.1%) | 0.06 |
| GERD | 178 (43.6%) | 167 (33.9%) | <0.01 |
| Autoimmune disease | 57 (14.0%) | 74 (15.0%) | 0.65 |
*
Data expressed as number (%), unless noted otherwise.
COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease.