Table 1 Demographic data on the patient and control groups
From: Quality of life and symptoms before and after nasal septoplasty compared with healthy individuals
Septoplasty (n = 91) | Control group (n = 93) | |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (range) | 39 (18–68) | 43.8 (20–65) |
Mean BMI, kg/m2 | 27.3 (5) | 25.3 (3.4) |
Male/female | 75/16 | 41/52 |
Airborne allergy Pollen Dust mite Animal hair | 36/91 30/36 14/36 20/36 | 20/93 |
Asthma | 14/91 | 0 |
Smoking | 18/91 | 12 |
Previous surgery in the nose Septoplasty Sinus surgery because of CRS Sinus surgery because of NP Coblation of inferior turbinate | 24/91 13/24 3/24 5/24 6/24 | 0 |
Obstructive sleep apnea Mean AHI (SD) | 15/91 22.9 (19) |