Table 2 Comparison of characteristics
Characteristics | Study group(n = 108) | Control group(n = 172) | Statistical results |
|---|---|---|---|
Age[year] | 5.53 ± 0.98 | 5.54 ± 0.98 | F = 0.106 P = 0.916 |
Gender[n(%)] | |||
Male | 49(45.4) | 81(47.1) | χ²=0.079 P = 0.778 |
Female | 59(54.6) | 91(52.9) | |
Antipyretic time[d, x ± s] | 7.53 ± 0.98 | 8.53± 0.78 | F=−2.930 P < 0.001 |
Cough time[d, x ± s] | 5.64 ± 1.17 | 7.64± 1.07 | F=−5.174 P < 0.001 |
Time of hospital stay[d, x ± s] | 8.32 ± 1.17 | 9.32± 1.47 | F=−4.651 P < 0.001 |