Table 1 Patients characteristics and co-morbidities as seen in both patient groups at the time of the first interventional bronchoscopy procedure performed.
| Â | PT group (n = 20) | PI group (n = 11) |
|---|---|---|
Male/female* | 7/13 | 1/10 |
Age (median-range) | 58.2 (28–86) | 50.2 (21–76) |
Body Mass Index (mean ± SD) | 34.1 ± 8.9 | 32.3 ± 9.6 |
Diabetes mellitus | 8 (40%) | 3 (27%) |
Cardiovascular disease | 9 (45%) | 5 (45%) |
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft | 3 (15%) | 2 (18%) |
Systemic Hypertension | 11 (55%) | 5 (45%) |
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease | 6 (30%) | 2 (18%) |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 3 (15%) | 2 (18%) |
Asthma | 2 (10%) | 2 (18%) |
Obstructive sleep apnea | 3 (15%) | 0 |
Hypothyroidsm | 3 (15%) | 0 |
Alcohol | 4 (20%) | 2 (18%) |
Smoking | 7 (35%) | 5 (45%) |
Corticosteroid therapy | 2 (10%) | 2 (18%) |