Table 3.
Comparison of Categorical Predictors Between the Two Groups
| Covariates (Potential Predictors) | Control Group (n=154) | Experimental Group (n=41) |
|---|---|---|
| BMI | ||
| ≤23.25kg/m2 | 36(23.4%) | 29(70.7%) |
| >23.25kg/m2 | 118(76.6%) | 12(29.3%) |
| FEV1%pred | ||
| ≤49.75% | 82(53.2%) | 31(75.6%) |
| >49.75% | 72(46.8%) | 10(24.4%) |
| ALB | ||
| ≤32.5g/L | 39(25.3%) | 27(65.9%) |
| >32.5g/L | 115(74.7%) | 14(34.1%) |
| PaO2 | ||
| ≤97mmHg | 95(61.7%) | 32(78.0%) |
| >97mmHg | 59(38.3%) | 9(22.0%) |
| CCI score | ||
| ≤2 | 142(92.2%) | 12(29.3%) |
| >2 | 12(7.8%) | 29(70.7%) |
| mMRC score | ||
| ≤2 | 139(90.3%) | 29(70.7%) |
| >2 | 15(9.7%) | 12(29.3%) |
| CAT score | ||
| ≤9 | 85(55.2%) | 11(26.8%) |
| >9 | 69(44.8%) | 30(73.2%) |
| GSRs score | ||
| ≤2 | 145(94.2%) | 22(53.7%) |
| >2 | 9(5.8%) | 19(46.3%) |
| GOLD classification | ||
| GOLD I–II | 70(45.5%) | 8(19.5%) |
| GOLD III–IV | 84(54.5%) | 33(80.5%) |