Table 1.
Physical and demographic characteristics and dyspnea in COVID-19 and control groups.
| Parameter a | COVID-19 Group (n = 26) | Control Group (n = 26) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Age (years) | 50.0 ± 13.8 | 47.0 ± 12.6 | 0.41 |
| Height (cm) | 171.2 ± 9.3 | 171.0 ± 7.0 | 0.89 |
| Weight (kg) | 79.1 ± 15.5 | 73.8 ± 13.8 | 0.20 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.1 ± 5.9 | 25.1 ± 3.7 | 0.15 |
| MMRC score | 0.6 ± 0.5 | 0.1 ± 0.3 | <0.001 * |
| Smoking (pack-years) | 19.2 ± 15.3 | 20.0 ± 8.1 | 0.90 |
| Number of active smokers | 10 | 7 |
* The bold values represent statistically significant p < 0.05 values. a Student’s t-test. BMI—Body Mass Index; MMRC—Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale.