Table 1 Subject Characteristics
Stable COPD Patients n = 28 | Exacerbation-prone COPD Patients n = 32 | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, | 69.8 | 69.6 | 0.917 |
median (IQ range) | (62.9 – 73.4) | (62.8 – 74.2) | |
Male, n (%) | 15 (54) | 21 (66) | 0.431 |
Smoker current, n (%) | 8 (26) | 9 (28) | 1.00 |
Smoking pack years, median (IQ range) | 53 (37–72) | 45 (35 – 72) | 0.721 |
FEV1 % predicted, median (IQ range) | 46 (35 – 60) | 31 (21 – 45) | 0.001 |
Inhaled steroids, n (%) | 19 (68) | 26 (81) | 0.251 |
Number of hospitalisations, median (IQ range) | 0 | 2 (1 – 4.5) |