Table 3.
Comparison of Participant Characteristics Between Misdiagnosed and Correct Diagnosis Groups
| Misdiagnosed (n=132) | Non-Misdiagnosed (n=100) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 49.16 ± 12.34 | 50.30 ± 14.34 | 0.77 |
| Male, n (%) | 63 (47.7%) | 48 (48.0) | 0.54 |
| Coexisting Asthma, n (%) | 126 (95.5%) | 93 (93.0%) | 0.78 |
| Laboratory examination | |||
| Total eosinophil count cell (×10^9/L) | 0.89 ± 0.23 | 1.34 ± 0.21 | 0.001 |
| Total IgE level (IU/mL) | 4267.12 ± 1546.43 | 4354.34 ± 1276.63 | 0.54 |
| Central bronchiectasis, n (%) | 78 (59.1%) | 96 (96.0%) | 0.001 |
| Mucus plugs, n (%) | 18 (13.6%) | 27 (27.0%) | 0.001 |
| Spirometry (mean ± SD) | |||
| FEV1% | 63.23 ± 10.11 | 66.51 ± 12.36 | 0.34 |
| FVC% | 72.82 ± 9.91 | 74.23 ± 11.24 | 0.63 |
| FEV1/FVC | 63.25 ± 8.78 | 64.53 ± 11.46 | 0.65 |
| DLCO% | 82.32 ± 9.82 | 83.64 ± 9.74 | 0.43 |
Abbreviations: IgE, immunoglobulin E; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1s; FVC, forced vital capacity; DLCO, diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide; SD, standard deviation.