Research Article
The Importance of Radiological Patterns and Small Airway Disease in Long-Term Follow-Up of Postacute COVID-19: A Preliminary Study
Table 2
Correlation of several variables with the extent of CXR impairment
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| Variable | Extent of CXR impairment | -value | Moderate/severe | Normal/mild | n | % | n | % |
| Age (median) | <62 years | 7 | 38.9 | 7 | 63.6 | 0.20 | ≥62 years | 11 | 61.1 | 4 | 36.4 | Gender | Masculine | 7 | 38.9 | 3 | 27.3 | 0.41 | Feminine | 11 | 61.1 | 8 | 72.7 | Skin color | White | 7 | 38.9 | 4 | 36.4 | 0.60 | Brown/black | 11 | 61.1 | 7 | 63.6 | Disease severity (acute phase) | Mild | 2 | 11.1 | 6 | 54.5 | 0.017 | Moderate/severe | 16 | 88.9 | 4 | 36.4 | Hospitalization | Yes | 14 | 77.8 | 4 | 36.4 | 0.033 | No | 4 | 22.2 | 7 | 63.6 | | Comorbidities | Yes | 12 | 66.7 | 11 | 100 | 0.039 | No | 6 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | | Spirometry | Normal | 8 | 44.4 | 8 | 72.7 | 0.13 | Restrictive/obstructive | 10 | 55.6 | 3 | 27.3 | |
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Chi-square or Fischer’s exact test. CXR = chest radiograph. |