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Table 1 Intergroup comparison of demographic and clinical data

From: Diode laser in management of loss of taste sensation in patients with post-COVID syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

Parameter

Group I

Group II

P-value

Sex

Male

3 (16.7%)

5(27.8%)

0.691

Female

15 (83.3%)

13 (72.2%)

Age (years)

Mean ± SD

38.22 ± 12.90

44.78 ± 16.67

0.196

Co-moralities

No

12 (66.7%)

9 (50.0%)

0.500

Yes

6 (33.3%)

9 (50.0%)

Associated symptoms

Asymptomatic

10(55.6%)

13(72.2%)

0.246

Symptomatic

8(44.4%)

5(27.7%)

Smoking History

Current smokers

6 (33.3%)

5 (27.7%)

0.153

Non smokers

12(66.6%)

13(72.2%)

Hospitalized

No

15 (83.3%)

13 (72.2%)

0.691

Yes

3 (16.7%)

5(27.8%)