Parameter | AECOPD | Stable COPD | Healthy controls | p value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number | 100 | 46 | 50 | Â |
Sex (male/female) | 72/28 | 34/12 | 34/16 | ns |
Age median (range)(yr) | 76 (66–91) | 75 (65–89) | 75 (65–86) | ns |
BMI median (range)(m2/kg) | 20.7 (17.2-26.4) | 21.6* (17.8-27.5) | 23.4** (19.5-26.8) | < 0.01 |
RBP4 median(range)(mg/L) | 59.7 (21.3-128.6) | 91.2* (42.1-343.9) | 113.6** (57.2-369.2) | < 0.001 |