Patient characteristics of patients with and without prior outpatient treatment
| Prior outpatient treatment 1613 (100%) | No prior outpatient treatment 5710 (100%) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean±SD) | 64±25 | 63±25 | 0.62 |
| Male gender | 753 (47) | 2430 (43) | 0.003 |
| Pulmonary disease | 720 (45) | 2141 (38) | <0.001 |
| Diabetes | 53 (3) | 194 (3) | 0.83 |
| Heart failure | 114 (7) | 335 (6) | 0.08 |
| CVA | 15 (1) | 87 (2) | 0.07 |
| PPI use | 594 (37) | 1705 (30) | <0.001 |
| Corticosteroid use | 474 (29) | 1305 (23) | <0.001 |
Data are presented as number (%), unless otherwise stated.
CVA, cerebrovascular accident; PPI, proton-pump inhibitor.