Table 5 Gender differences in HRQOL of patients with chronic cough as measure by LCQ (n = 110)
Adverse events caused by chronic cough | Males | Females | t value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chest or stomach pains | 5.3 ± 1.7 | 5.5 ± 1.7 | -0.32 | 0.75 |
Phlegm | 4.5 ± 2.3 | 4.6 ± 2.3 | -0.17 | 0.86 |
Tiredness | 5.2 ± 1.6 | 4.7 ± 1.8 | 1.28 | 0.20 |
Controlled by cough | 3.2 ± 1.7 | 3.1 ± 1.8 | 0.44 | 0.66 |
Embarrassment | 4.9 ± 1.6 | 3.7 ± 1.6 | 4.02 | 0.00 |
Anxiety | 4.5 ± 1.9 | 4.2 ± 1.6 | 1.01 | 0.32 |
Interference with job/other daily tasks | 5.2 ± 1.6 | 5.1 ± 1.8 | 0.29 | 0.78 |
Interference with overall enjoyment | 5.4 ± 1.7 | 5.4 ± 1.7 | 0.11 | 0.92 |
Cough by exposure of paints or fumes | 3.8 ± 2.4 | 3.9 ± 2.2 | -0.22 | 0.83 |
Disturbance of sleep | 5.2 ± 1.9 | 4.4 ± 1.9 | 2.16 | 0.03 |
Coughing bouts | 3.1 ± 1.3 | 3.1 ± 1.2 | -0.16 | 0.88 |
Frustration | 5.1 ± 1.7 | 4.5 ± 1.5 | 2.02 | 0.04 |
Feed up | 4.2 ± 1.9 | 4.2 ± 1.6 | 0.05 | 0.96 |
Hoarse voice | 5.5 ± 1.4 | 5.3 ± 1.6 | 0.65 | 0.52 |
Full of energy | 4.8 ± 1.6 | 4.6 ± 1.8 | 0.78 | 0.44 |
Worry about serious diseases | 4.4 ± 1.9 | 4.3 ± 1.7 | 0.49 | 0.63 |
Concerned the others' feelings about your cough | 4.8 ± 2.0 | 5.4 ± 1.6 | -1.70 | 0.09 |
Interrupted conversation or telephone calls | 5.3 ± 1.6 | 4.8 ± 1.5 | 1.68 | 0.10 |
Annoying partner, family or friends | 5.5 ± 1.9 | 5.5 ± 1.7 | -0.08 | 0.94 |