Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of study patients
| Characteristics | Nonobese (n=23) | Obese (n=72) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 44.82±12.47 | 48.88±13.73 | 0.210 |
| Male% | 21/23 (91.30) | 51/72 (70.83) | 0.048 |
| Asian/African | 22/1 | 58/14 | 0.058 |
| BMI | 24.37±3.09 | 34.27±8.34 | 0.0001 |
| Neck circumference | 36.10±3.62 | 39.21±4.18 | 0.001 |
| Mallampati score | |||
| 1 | 02 (8.69) | 05 (6.94) | 0.779 |
| 2 | 09 (39.13) | 11 (15.27) | 0.014 |
| 3 | 07 (30.43) | 27 (37.50) | 0.535 |
| 4 | 05 (17.39) | 29 (40.27) | 0.107 |
| ESS score | 9.86±4.59 | 10.6±4.47 | 0.493 |
| Loud snoring | 04 (17.39) | 42 (58.33) | 0.0006 |
| DM | 04 (17.39) | 27 (37.50) | 0.073 |
| Hypertension | 03 (13.04) | 34 (47.22) | 0.003 |
| Hypothyroidism | 01 (4.34) | 12 (16.66) | 0.133 |
Number in bracket shows proportion. P value is significant indicates bold values