Table 1 Comparison of clinical characteristics between non-relapse and relapse groups at initial episode in univariate analysis
From: Predictive factors for relapse of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Variable | Non-relapse group (n = 23) | Relapse group (n = 10) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age ± SD | 74 ± 14 | 71 ± 10 | NS |
≥70 years | 8 (35) | 2(20) | NS |
Male | 14 (61) | 4 (40) | NS |
Female | 9 (39) | 6 (60) | NS |
Smoking history | |||
Never smoked | 12 (52) | 8 (80) | NS |
Prior smoker | 8 (35) | 2 (20) | NS |
Current smoker | 3 (13) | 1 (10) | NS |
Cough | 19 (83) | 8 (80) | NS |
Sputum | 13 (57) | 1 (10) | NS |
Dyspnea | 14 (61) | 6 (60) | NS |
Fever | 15 (65) | 7 (70) | NS |
Chest pain | 1 (4) | 0 (0) | NS |
Crackles | 15 (65) | 5 (50) | NS |
Wheezing | 4 (17) | 1 (10) | NS |