Changes in dyspnoea and quality of life according to treatment assignment
| Outcomes at 14 days | Etanercept (n=39) | Prednisone (n=37) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transitional dyspnoea index score (95% CI) | 2.92 (1.49 to 4.35) | 4.65 (3.45 to 5.85) | 0.07 |
| Change in dyspnoea domain of the CRQ (95% CI) | 1.08 (0.69 to 1.46) | 1.50 (1.04 to 1.96) | 0.16 |
| Change in emotional domain of the CRQ (95% CI) | 0.74 (0.40 to 1.08) | 1.05 (0.64 to 1.45) | 0.24 |
| Change in fatigue domain of the CRQ (95% CI) | 1.05 (0.59 to 1.50) | 1.41 (0.95 to 1.88) | 0.16 |
| Change in mastery domain of the CRQ (95% CI) | 0.69 (0.34 to 1.03) | 1.45 (0.94 to 1.97) | 0.015 |
CRQ, Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire.