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Table 3 Comparison of variables between two groups

From: Positive effect of deep diaphragmatic breathing training on gastroesophageal reflux-induced chronic cough: a clinical randomized controlled study

 

Training group

(n = 30)

Control group

(n = 30)

Test results

GerdQ

7.93 (1.72)

8.23 (2.03)

t=-0.618, P = 0.539

LCQ

13.55 (2.66)

13.59 (2.41)

t=-0.069, P = 0.946

GAD-7

3.00 (2.00;8.25)

3.00 (0.00;4.25)

Z=-1.038, P = 0.299

PHQ-9

2.00 (0.75;4.00)

2.00 (0.00;4.25)

Z=-0.060, P = 0.952

PSQI

7.00 (4.00;9.25)

6.00 (4.75;7.25)

Z=-0.900, P = 0.368

HARQ

21.90 (8.43)

22.23 (9.96)

t=-0.140, P = 0.889

  1. Data are presented as mean (SD) or median (Q1; Q3)
  2. GerdQ, Gastroesophageal reflux disease questionnaire; LCQ, Leicester cough questionnaire; GAD-7, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7; PHQ-9, Patient Health Questionnaire-9; PSQI, Pittsburgh sleep quality index; HARQ, Hull airway reflux questionnaire