Table 3 Comparisons of the airway stenosis indicators
Groups | Patients (n) | Rate of airway cross-section stenosis | Dyspnea index |
|---|---|---|---|
Treatment | 57 | ||
Before treatment | 6.86 ± 1.68 | 12.73 ± 2.14 | |
After treatment | 2.57 ± 4.43* | 5.25 ± 3.44* | |
Controls | 45 | ||
Before treatment | 5.57 ± 2.07 | 11.84 ± 2.65 | |
After treatment | 6.29 ± 4.43 | 15.71 ± 4.02 |