Table 3 Comparison of the IPF cc population and the community-based cc population
From: Characteristics of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -associated cough. a case-control study
Measured variable | IPF cc population (n=46) | Community-based cc population (n=184) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sputum production | 5.0 (3.0–6.0) | 5.0 (3.0–6.0) | 0.72 |
Cough response to paint or fumes | 5.5 (5.0–7.0) | 6.0 (4.0–7.0) | 0.77 |
Cough disturbing sleep | 5.5 (4.0–6.0) | 6.0 (4.0–6.0) | 0.87 |
Cough bout frequency per day | 4.0 (3.0–6.0) | 5.0 (4.0–5.0) | 0.20 |
LCQ total score | 14.8 (11.5–18.1) | 15.4 (13.0–17.5) | 0.76 |
LCQ physical domain | 4.9 (3.9–6.1) | 5.1 (4.5–5.6) | 0.80 |
LCQ psychological domain | 4.6 (3.7–5.9) | 4.7 (3.9–5.7) | 0.90 |
LCQ social domain | 5.5 (3.7–6.5) | 5.5 (4.5–6.3) | 0.84 |