Table 3

Analysis of dichotomous variables

Dichotomous variableStatusCasesControlsSignificance
Diabetes mellitusYes44χ2= 0.45, p = 0.5
No1024
Nebulised antibioticsYes1019χ2 = 0.02, p = 0.89
No49
Steroid useYes87χ2 = 3.13, p = 0.08
No519