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Differences in symptoms between the TCM and placebo groups in subjects >35 |
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| Study Group |
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| TCM Group |
Placebo Group |
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| Parameters |
Median (range) |
Median (range) |
P Value |
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| Symptoms |
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| Day Cough |
0 (-3 – 1) |
0 (-2 – 3) |
0.163 |
| Nigh Cough |
0 (-3 – 2) |
0 (-3 – 4) |
0.885 |
| Sputum |
0 (-3 – 1) |
0 (-2 – 3) |
0.261 |
| Nasal Congestion |
-1 (-3 – 0) |
0 (-3 – 2) |
0.250 |
| Running Nose |
-1 (-2 – 1) |
0 (-3 – 2) |
0.281 |
| Sneezing |
-1 (-3 – 1) |
0 (-3 – 1) |
0.064 |
| Hoarseness |
-1 (-4 – 3) |
0 (-2 – 1) |
0.048* |
| Sore Throat |
-1 (-3 – 3) |
-1 (-3 – 4) |
0.965 |
| Muscle Pain |
-1 (-4 – 0) |
0 (-3 – 1) |
0.159 |
| Chest Pain |
0 (-3 – 0) |
0 (-3 – 1) |
0.859 |
| Headache |
-1 (-3 – 0) |
0 (-4 – 2) |
0.235 |
| Total Score |
-8.5 (-24 – 9) |
-4 (-21 – 19) |
0.143 |
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WCW et al. Cough 2006 2:5 doi:10.1186/1745-9974-2-5 |
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