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Prevalence of respiratory comorbidities in the study population
| Prevalence of respiratory comorbidities | |
|---|---|
| Active cigarette smoking | 12 (11.7%) |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 6 (5.6%) |
| Bronchial asthma | 5 (4.9%) |
| Obstructive sleep apnea/obesity hypoventilation syndrome | 6 (5.6%) |
| Sarcoidosis | 1 (0.9%) |
| Bronchiectasis | 2 (1.9%) |
| Emphysema | 1 (0.9%) |
| Pleural asbestosis | 1 (0.9%) |
| History of pulmonary embolism | 2 (1.9%) |
| History of pneumonia | 2 (1.9%) |
| History of pulmonary surgery | 1 (0.9%) |
