From: The validity and precision of the leicester cough questionnaire in COPD patients with chronic cough
n | 54 | |
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Sex, male, n (%) | 40 (74) | |
Age (years), mean (SD) | 68 ± 10 | |
Pack-years, mean (SD) | 36 ± 22 | |
Current smoker, n (%) | 22 (41) | |
FEV1 (litres)* | 1.3 ± 0.5 | |
FEV1 % predicted | 47 ± 13 | |
COPD GOLD, n (%)† | II | 27 (50) |
III | 19 (35) | |
IV | 8 (15) | |
Respiratory medication, n (%) | Inhaled corticosteroids | 51 (94) |
Short acting bronchodilator‡ | 2 (4) | |
Long acting bronchodilator§ | 35 (65) | |
Both ║ | 17 (31) |