Table 1 Comparison on scores of LCQ between experimental group and control group
From: Association between postoperative cough and thyroidectomy: a prospective study
Adverse events | Experimental group (n = 300) | Control group (n = 103) | p* |
|---|---|---|---|
Chest or stomach pains | 5.3 ± 1.6 | 6.8 ± 0.8 | < 0.001 |
Phlegm | 4.6 ± 2.5 | 6.7 ± 0.5 | < 0.001 |
Tiredness | 6.5 ± 2.3 | 6.3 ± 1.6 | – |
Controlled by cough | 3.2 ± 3.1 | 6.4 ± 1.3 | < 0.001 |
Embarrassment | 6.4 ± 1.6 | 6.6 ± 1.4 | – |
Anxiety | 5.8 ± 2.6 | 6.1 ± 0.9 | – |
Interference with job or other daily tasks | 6.6 ± 1.8 | 6.7 ± 1.7 | – |
Interference with overall enjoyment | 6.7 ± 2.0 | 6.5 ± 1.9 | – |
Cough by exposure of paints or fumes | 6.3 ± 1.3 | 6.1 ± 1.1 | – |
Disturbance of sleep | 3.3 ± 1.6 | 6.7 ± 0.7 | < 0.001 |
Coughing bouts | 4.6 ± 1.2 | 6.6 ± 0.9 | < 0.001 |
Frustration | 4.2 ± 1.3 | 6.1 ± 1.2 | < 0.001 |
Feed up | 3.6 ± 2.4 | 6.7 ± 0.9 | < 0.001 |
Hoarse voice | 6.8 ± 1.0 | 6.9 ± 0.7 | – |
Full of energy | 6.9 ± 0.5 | 6.7 ± 1.1 | – |
Worry about serious diseases | 6.6 ± 0.5 | 6.8 ± 1.2 | – |
Concerned the others’ feeling about your cough | 6.8 ± 1.6 | 6.8 ± 0.8 | – |
Interrupted conversation or telephone calls | 6.3 ± 1.0 | 6.7 ± 1.7 | – |
Annoying partner, family or friends | 6.3 ± 1.8 | 6.5 ± 2.2 | – |