CRP test administered, mean (SD) | No CRP test administered, mean (SD) | P-value | |
---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 51.73 (15.14) | 52.30 (14.37) | 0.75 |
Days of illness before consultation | 10.25 (8.41) | 11.04 (9.35) | 0.45 |
EQ-5D at baseline | 0.669 (0.19) | 0.691 (0.20) | 0.37 |
Severity score at baseline | 41.77 (16.22) | 39.08 (16.82) | 0.19 |
Comorbidity | 0.32 (0.53) | 0.15 (0.39) | <0.01 |
Chest findings | |||
Diminished breath sounds | 0.09 (0.02) | 0.07 (0.03) | 0.36 |
Wheeze | 0.21 (0.02) | 0.09 (0.03) | 0.01 |
Crackles | 0.19 (0.02) | 0.15 (0.04) | 0.40 |
Rhonchi | 0.18 (0.02) | 0.12 (0.04) | 0.20 |
CRP = C-reactive protein. SD = standard deviation.