Table 1.
Characteristics of both patient groups.
| Variables | Group 1 (N = 26) | Group 2 (N = 34) | t-Test | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 53.2 ± 9.3 | 48.2 ± 6.4 | 0.83 | >0.05 |
| Men/women | 12/14 | 16/18 | >0.05 | |
| Body temperature (°C)(mean ± SD) | 38.9 ± 1·2 | 39.1 ± 1·1 | 0.25 | >0.05 |
| Symptoms | No. (%) | No. (%) | χ2 | |
| Cough | 24 (92.3%) | 30 (88.2%) | 1.31 | >0.05 |
| Sputum (yellow or green) | 12 (46.2)% | 16 (47.1%) | 0.07 | >0.05 |
| Dyspnea | 16 (61.5%) | 23 (67.6%) | 1.92 | >0.05 |
| Signs: | ||||
| Rales | 13 (50%) | 18 (52.9%) | 0.67 | >0.05 |
| Wheezing | 11 (42.3%) | 15 (44.1%) | 0.32 | >0.05 |
| Chest radiograph infiltrate | 9 (34.6%) | 13 (38.2%) | 1.04 | >0.05 |
| Final diagnosis | No. (%) | No. (%) | χ2 | |
| Acute bronchitis | 8 (30.7%) | 13 (38.2%) | 2.01 | >0.05 |
| Acute exacerbation of asthma | 2 (7.7%) | 0 (0.0%) | 2.89 | >0.05 |
| Pneumonia | 10 (38.4%) | 11 (32.4%) | 1.06 | >0.05 |
| Acute exacerbation of COPD | 6 (23.1%) | 10 (29.4%) | 0.72 | >0.05 |