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. Distribution of selected parameters (mean ± SD) according to the two groups of patients stratified by the number of exacerbations
| High number of exacerbations (≥ 2/year) | Low number of exacerbations (< 2/year) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age(years) | 33.9 ± 18.4 | 21.4 ± 14.9 | 0.01 |
| BMI(Kg/m2) | 21.6 ± 4.6 | 18.6 ± 4.2 | 0.02 |
| FEV1(% of predicted value) | 73.7 ± 22.7 | 89.1 ± 24.2 | 0.03 |
| Number of lung lobes | 2.3 ± 1.4 | 0.9 ± 1.2 | < 0.001 |
| Chest CT score(mBhalla)(0–48) | 14.8 ± 10.8 | 5.2 ± 7.1 | 0.001 |
| PA colonization(%) | 33.3 | 13.6 | 0.10 |
