Table 1 Characteristics of human subjects
From: Histamine H4 receptor gene polymorphisms: a potential contributor to Meniere disease
Variables | Control (n = 90) | Bilateral or Unilateral MD (n = 90) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, Mean (SD) | 60 (12.3) | 62 (12.8) | 0.12 |
Gender, n (%women) | 57 (63.0) | 48 (52.5) | 0.34 |
Ischemic heart disease, n (%) | 6 (6.7) | 9 (10.0) | 0.68 |
Smoking, n (%) | 9 (10.0) | 7 (7.8) | 0.68 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, n (%) | 12 (13.3) | 15 (16.7) | 0.81 |
Rheumatoid history, n (%) | 6 (6.7) | 27 (30.0) | 0.02* |
Hypertension, n (%) | 30 (33.3) | 42 (40.0) | 0.34 |
High cholesterol, n (%) | 27 (30.0) | 30 (33.3) | 0.47 |
Diabetes, n (%) | 15 (16.7) | 39 (43.3) | 0.01* |
Asthma, n (%) | 6 (6.7) | 21 (23.3) | 0.03* |
Osteoarthritis, n (%) | 6 (6.7) | 48 (53.3) | 0.01* |
Thyroid disease, n (%) | 3 (3.3) | 3 (3.3) | 1.00 |
Irritable bowel syndrome, n (%) | 9 (10.0) | 3 (3.3) | 0.11 |
Hiatus hernia, n (%) | 3 (3.3) | 6 (6.7) | 0.38 |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, n (%) | 21 (23.3) | 24 (26.7) | 0.55 |
Anxiety, n (%) | 6 (6.7) | 33 (36.7) | 0.02* |
Depression, n (%) | 9 (10.0) | 27 (30.0) | 0.03* |